Google’s Gboard Update Lets Users Change Emoji and Keyboard Text Size.

Google has rolled out a new update for Gboard, the keyboard app used on millions of Android devices, that gives users more control over how emojis and keyboard text appear. This change is aimed at making the typing experience more comfortable and customizable, especially for people who want bigger emojis or larger text while typing.

In the latest Gboard update, users can now set a custom font size directly in the keyboard settings. This means the emoji panel and the regular keyboard text can be adjusted independently of the system’s overall display settings. Users can open Gboard’s Preferences menu and find the new size control to increase or decrease the size of emojis and letters to their liking.

This change follows a trend where more Android apps are letting users tweak individual UI elements for better accessibility and comfort. In the past, Gboard only used the system-wide font size to determine how big or small keys, emojis, and characters appeared. With the new control, users have direct command over how Gboard looks without affecting other parts of their phone’s interface.

Some users recently noticed that emojis in Gboard were appearing larger than before. That happened because Google quietly changed the emoji grid layout from nine columns to eight. Reducing the number of columns makes each emoji cell bigger, which may be why some people felt emojis were unexpectedly larger. This has sparked plenty of discussion online as users shared their reactions and questions about the change.

The new font size setting could help address concerns from users who prefer the older layout or want even larger keyboard text and emojis for readability. Google often tests interface tweaks before a full release, so the update is being rolled out gradually. Users should check the Gboard app settings to see if the new controls are available on their devices yet.

Gboard remains one of the most popular Android keyboards thanks to features like emoji search, GIF suggestions, gesture typing, and multilingual support. This latest update gives users another way to tailor the keyboard to their own needs and preferences, improving both comfort and usability over time.