Realme: Show Number Row on the Keyboard

Gboard on Realme phones hides the number row by default to keep the keyboard compact. Once enabled, digits 0 to 9 appear as a separate line above the letter keys, so you no longer need to switch to the symbol keyboard for basic numbers.

This setting lives inside the keyboard preferences, not in the general system settings, which is why many users never come across it. To turn it on or off, follow this path:

Tap on Settings ➔ Tap on Additional settings ➔ Tap on Keyboard & input method ➔ Tap on Gboard ➔ Tap on Preferences ➔ Enable or disable Number row

Once active, the number row stays visible across all apps that use Gboard, including messaging, browsers and notes. The keyboard becomes slightly taller, which can reduce space on smaller screens in landscape mode.

If you type numbers only occasionally, leaving the row off keeps the keyboard more compact. For frequent use of PINs, prices or verification codes, enabling it saves a noticeable number of taps per day.

This option only affects Gboard. If you use a different keyboard app, look for a similar preference inside that app instead of the Realme system settings.