If you’re a Windows 10 user, you’re surely familiar with Cortana, your trusty virtual assistant. Did you know that Cortana can do much more than just set reminders or open apps? Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Cortana voice commands that will help you get the most out of your Windows 10 experience. From playing music to finding files, these voice commands will streamline your workflow and save you time. Give them a try!
#1 Music and Media
“Play some music”
“Pause”
“Next track”
“Previous track”
“Play [song/album] by [artist]”
“Turn up the volume”
“Turn down the volume”
“Play some [genre] music”
#2 Productivity
“Open [program name]”
“Set a reminder for [time/date]”
“Create a new calendar event”
“Send an email to [contact name]”
“Search for [phrase] on Bing”
“Define [word]”
“What’s the weather forecast for today?”
“What time is it?”
#3 Navigation
“Get directions to [destination] by car”
“How do I get to [destination]? (walking)”
“What’s the traffic like?”
“What’s my current location?”
#4 Windows Settings and Control
“Open [setting name], e.g. ‘Settings'”
“Lock the screen”
“Shut down my PC”
“Restart my PC”
“Mute my PC”
“Change my wallpaper”
#5 Internet
“Open [website name], e.g. ‘Youtube.com'”
“Search for [phrase] on Google”
“Translate [phrase] into [language]”
“What’s the news for today?”
#6 Fun and Miscellaneous
“Tell me a joke”
“What’s the meaning of life?”
“Sing a song”
“Roll a die”
“Flip a coin”
“Clap for me”