Are you tired of constantly clicking and typing on your computer? Do you wish there was a faster and easier way to navigate Windows 10? Look no further than Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant. By using voice commands, you can perform a wide range of tasks without ever touching your keyboard or mouse. Below you will find some examples of voice commands that can help you get started on mastering Windows 10 with Cortana.
#1 Basic Navigation
“Open File Explorer”
“Open Settings”
“Minimize all windows”
“Maximize current window”
“Switch to (name of program)”
“Close current window”
“Go back”
“Open Start menu”
“Open Action Center”
“Show desktop”
“Lock my PC”
“Sign out”
#2 Internet Browsing
“Open Microsoft Edge”
“Go to (website URL)”
“Search for (keyword)”
“Open new tab”
“Close current tab”
“Refresh current page”
“Scroll up/down/left/right”
“Click on (link or button)”
#3 Personal Assistant
“What’s the weather like?”
“What time is it?”
“Set an alarm for (time)”
“Remind me to (task) at (time/date)”
“Add (item) to my to-do list”
“What’s on my calendar for (date/time)?”
“Send an email to (name) with subject (subject) and message (message)”
“Make a phone call to (name)”
“Tell me a joke”
“Sing me a song”
#4 System Commands
“Restart my computer”
“Shut down my computer”
“Open Task Manager”
“Check for updates”
“Open Device Manager”
“Change my display settings”
“Adjust my sound settings”
“Change my default printer”
“Create a new user account”
“Delete a user account”
#5 Control Panel
“Open Control Panel”
“Adjust power settings”
“Change font size”
“Change wallpaper”
“Set up a backup”
“Change mouse settings”
“Access Network and Sharing Center”
“Change default programs”
“Uninstall a program”
“Change regional settings”
#6 File Management
“Create a new folder”
“Rename a file/folder”
“Copy a file”
“Cut a file”
“Paste a file”
“Delete a file/folder”
“Search for a file/folder”
“Zip/Unzip files”
“Open a file with (program)”
“Change file permissions”
#7 Accessibility
“Turn on Magnifier”
“Change high contrast settings”
“Turn on Narrator”
“Type without a keyboard”
“Turn on closed captions”
“Turn on speech recognition”
“Turn on on-screen keyboard”
“Change mouse cursor size”
“Adjust volume for specific apps”
#8 Xbox Integration
“Open Xbox app”
“Start a game”
“Record a game clip”
“Take a screenshot”
“Adjust volume for game/app audio”
“Join a party”
“Send a message to (player)”
“View achievements”
“Redeem a code”
“Stream to Twitch/Youtube”