How to Change Keyboard Size and Transparency on the Samsung Galaxy A16

Key Takeaways

• Adjusting the keyboard size and transparency can improve typing comfort, visibility, and ease of use based on your hand size and screen preference.
• Size and position can be customized using on-screen handles, while transparency is only available when using the floating keyboard layout.

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Customizing the keyboard on your Galaxy A16 allows for a more comfortable and personalized typing experience. Whether you’re looking for better visibility or a layout that fits your fingers more naturally, adjusting the keyboard size and transparency gives you full control.

To Change Keyboard Size and Position:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General management.
3. Tap Samsung Keyboard settings.
4. Scroll down and tap Size and transparency.
5. Drag the corner or side handles to resize the keyboard—make it taller, shorter, wider, or narrower.
6. Use the controller to move the keyboard to the left, right, or center.
7. Once satisfied, tap Done.

💡 If you want to reset the keyboard to its original size and position, simply return to this screen and tap Reset.

To Adjust Keyboard Transparency:

1. In Samsung Keyboard settings, select Floating keyboard.
2. Once the floating keyboard is active, you’ll see the transparency adjustment slider.
3. Move the slider to increase or decrease keyboard transparency.
4. Test the visibility by dragging the keyboard over different areas of the screen.
5. Tap Done when you’re finished.

The transparency feature helps you see more of the screen when typing, which can be especially useful in apps like Maps, web browsers, or messaging threads with background content.

Now that you know how to adjust the keyboard size and transparency on your Galaxy A16, you can type more comfortably and see exactly what you need, when you need it.