Below are some voice command examples that you can use with Cortana Desktop. Cortana Desktop is the intelligent personal assistant that can help you manage your tasks, schedule, and more. With these voice commands, you can easily access your files, check the weather, set reminders, and control your device hands-free.
#1 File Management Commands
– “Open File Explorer”
– “Open [insert file name, e.g. PowerPoint]”
– “Find my [insert file name, e.g. resume]”
– “Search for [insert keyword, e.g. contract]”
– “Show me my recent files”
#2 Settings and Control Commands
– “Go to Settings”
– “Turn on/off Bluetooth”
– “Open Network and Sharing Center”
– “What’s my battery level?”
– “Restart/Shutdown my computer”
#3 Schedule and Reminder Commands
– “What’s on my calendar for today/tomorrow?”
– “Create a new event/meeting for [insert date and time]”
– “Set a reminder for [insert task and time, e.g. pick up dry cleaning at 3 pm]”
– “Cancel my [insert event/meeting name]”
– “What’s my next meeting?”
#4 Informational Commands
– “What’s the weather like today?”
– “Tell me a joke”
– “Define [insert word]”
– “What’s the latest news?”
– “What’s my IP address?”
#5 Productivity Commands
– “Take a screenshot”
– “Open [insert app name, e.g. Word]”
– “Start a new document”
– “Print [insert document name]”
– “Save [insert document name]”
#6 Communication Commands
– “Send an email to [insert contact name]”
– “Call [insert contact name]”
– “What’s my next appointment with [insert contact name]?”
– “Send a text message to [insert contact name]”
– “Read my last email/text message”
#7 Personalization Commands
– “Change my wallpaper”
– “Set my alarm for [insert time]”
– “Play [insert song name]”
– “What’s the nearest coffee shop?”
– “Change my theme color to [insert color]”