However, if you want to use some of these advanced features, you will need to configure the options through the Cortana Search Settings which can be found by typing 'Cortana' into the search bar.Ĭortana is built into Windows 10 and can be seen in your task bar in the bottom left of your screen:įor some, this large search bar may take up too much real-estate in the taskbar, so Windows gives you a few options to either minimize the search option or hide it all together.
Either type to search in the search bar or, if you have a microphone, you can configure Cortana to respond to your voice requests (this needs to be enabled through the Cortana Settings).Ĭortana can search installed applications, websites (Edge browser), calendar events, contacts, weather and set reminders. ' If you have more than one app for playing music, Cortana asks you to specify the app you want to use. Click the microphone icon, and then say, ' Hey Cortana, open music. Open Cortana by selecting the Cortana icon on the taskbar. You can use Cortana several different ways. Use Cortana to search for a Windows file or app. Cortana is a virtual assistant designed by Microsoft and is very similar to Siri (Apple), Alexa (Amazon) or Google (Google).
