Activate Cortana Mode
Once you enable the wake word, you can use your voice to work with Cortana. When you say, “Cortana,” a small window opens with a blue circle, indicating that Cortana is listening for a command. Alternatively, you can open Cortana and type into the Ask Cortana box. Whichever way you choose to interact with Cortana, you can use the assistant in numerous ways.
Manage Your Calendar
Cortana can help you schedule appointments and keep track of the items on your calendar. Ask questions or give commands related to your schedule, such as:
Cortana, what’s on my calendar today?Cortana, what’s my next reminder?Cortana, add a new event to my calendar.
You can find out the details of your next meeting in Microsoft Teams or join an online meeting. If you sign in with your work account, you can also ask Cortana about people in your organization. Other things you can do with Cortana include:
Open Windows 10 apps.Create reminders.Check the weather, traffic, or get directions.Look up definitions and answer math calculations.
You can quickly find out more by asking. For instance, say, “Cortana, can you connect with Alexa?” or “Cortana, can you open Windows settings?” Or, say Cortana, what can you do? The assistant offers some ideas and tips that you might find useful.
