If you ever have sight problems, you will probably have difficulty deciphering all the information on the screen of your Sony Xperia 8. Although modern phones are well suited to the different views of their users, some features are not suitable. to everybody. On the contrary, you may also feel that your keyboard is taking up too much screen space and not leaving enough for the rest of the content. Either way, you'll be happy to know that there is a solution to address your problem.
In this guide, we are going to explain to you how to change the keyboard size of your Sony Xperia 8? To do this, first of all, we will find out how to change the keyboard to have a keyboard more suited to your view or your needs. Then, in a second step, we will find out how to enlarge or reduce the keyboard of your Sony Xperia 8.
How to change keyboard on Sony Xperia 8?
We therefore begin our article by explaining the procedure to change the original keyboard of your Sony Xperia 8. Even if the keyboard is not the most essential point of a smartphone, if it does not totally suit you, you can have difficulty composing messages or making mistakes due to keys that are not correctly positioned for your body type. We will therefore first explain the procedure to install a new one, then offer you an example with a keyboard that we really like in the team, the keyboard Fletsky for Sony Xperia 8. If you ever want to change the keyboard language of your Sony Xperia 8, do not hesitate to consult our guide.
How to install an alternative keyboard on Sony Xperia 8?
So now is the time to show you the procedure for install and use an alternative keyboard on your Sony Xperia 8. As we told you just before, there are a lot of alternative keyboard apps out there and you will definitely find what you need. The different versions of keyboards will offer you different fonts, different key sizes, smileys, customization options such as colors ... In short, everything you need to find your happiness. We now move on to installing an alternative keyboard on your Sony Xperia 8:
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Search either » Keyboard "And select one from the applications either type" Fletsky »To download the suggested keyboard
- Once you have chosen your application, click on » Installer »
- Confirm the procedure and wait for the download and installation to complete
Change the Sony Xperia 8 keyboard for Fleksy
After installing your keyboard you need the set as default on your Sony Xperia 8 so you can find it whenever you need it. Download and install Fletsky if you haven't already, then follow the instructions below:
- Open the Fletsky app
- Respect the different steps, first of all, activate Fletsky keyboard in your input parameters
- And then from the list of virtual keyboards that are offered, select Fletsky as the default keyboard
- Click on Fletsky if you ever want to access additional options and in particular change the keyboard size of your Sony Xperia 8
How to change the keyboard size of your Sony Xperia 8?
Now is the time to explain the two methods to enlarge or shrink the keyboard of your Sony Xperia 8. We will first see the methodology going directly through the keyboard settings, in use. And then, through the settings of your smartphone.
How to change the keyboard size directly from a messaging application on your Sony Xperia 8?
To directly change the size of the keyboard of your Sony Xperia 8 without going through the settings of your smartphone, it's very simple. The procedure will differ slightly if you use the keyboard. Swiftkey, original Android keyboard, or if you ever use the keyboard Gboard , keyboard developed by Google. Here is the first technique for Swiftkey:
- Open your keyboard in any messaging application on your Sony Xperia 8
- Click on the 3 small vertical dots at the top right of your keyboard
- Click on » Keyboard size "
- Make your keyboard bigger shrink it by keeping your finger pressed on one of the edges of the latter and sliding it in the direction you want
For the Gboard keyboard, the methodology is essentially identical:
- Open your keyboard
- Click on the star wheel icon
- Click on " resize »
How to change the keyboard size from your Sony Xperia 8 settings?
Finally, if you ever want to go through the » Settings »Of your Sony Xperia 8 to change the size of your keyboard a fairly simple methodology, check it out:
- Open the " Settings »Of your Sony Xperia 8
- Go to the menu » Language and seizure "(Sometimes you have to go through the menu" Global management Before finding it)
- Click on the keyboard you are using
- Then go to the setting " Style and layout »
- To finish define the size you want in » Size and transparency " or " resize »Depending on your Android version the name of the setting may change
In the event that you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Sony Xperia 8, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Sony Xperia 8.
