Hi,

You can type your questions to Cortana and receive answers to your questions in the search results in Edge. That is how you use Cortana without a mike.

David Moore

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

See this discussion:

I agree - it is difficult to use a speech input system without a microphone.

Antony.

On Monday 28 November 2016 at 23:37:49, Rosemarie Chavarria wrote:

> I think that's correct. If I'm not mistaken, you have to have a microphone
> too.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nvda@nvda.groups.io [mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of Don H
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 1:56 PM
> To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
> Subject: Re: [nvda] Cortana
>
> If I understand correctly you have to be logged into a Microsoft account to
> use this.
>
> On 11/28/2016 3:44 PM, David Moore wrote:
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > Here are all the commands you can tell Cortana to do. Also, here are
> > also all of what you can do with Cortana. It just comes down to
> > telling her the right commands to have her do what you want.
> >
> > Here you go, read on!
> >
> > https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-complete-list-of-cortana-commands/
> >
> > The complete list of Cortana commands
> >
> > (Almost) everything you can say to Cortana.
> >
> > The complete list of Cortana commands
> >
> > If you don't use Cortana, Microsoft's voice-activated personal
> > assistant, you're missing out on some handy, hands-free functionality
> > -- especially now
> >
> > that she's fully integrated into Windows 10, and
> >
> > Windows 10 is everywhere.
> >
> > Like Apple's Siri and Google's Google Now, Cortana is an intelligent
> > personal assistant who can help you with everything from launching
> > applications to
> >
> > scheduling appointments. She can even adjust a handful of device
> > settings, such as toggling your Wi-Fi on and off. Microsoft hasn't
> > published a full list
> >
> > of Cortana commands, so we pulled together this unofficial list of all
> > the things you can ask or say to Cortana on Windows 10 devices.
> >
> > Hey, Cortana
> >
> > There are a few ways to get Cortana's attention.
> >
> > list of 3 items
> >
> > Click or tap the Cortana button on the taskbar. If you do not see
> > Cortana on your taskbar, right-click the taskbar and go to Cortana >
> > Show Cortana icon.
> >
> > If you have 'Hey, Cortana' enabled, simply say "Hey, Cortana,"
> > followed by your question.
> >
> > Here's how to enable 'Hey, Cortana.'
> >
> > If you're using a Windows Phone, you can press and hold the search
> > button to activate Cortana.
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Basics
> >
> > list of 12 items
> >
> > Ask about the weather. Ex.: "What's the weather like?" or "What will
> > the weather be like in two days?" or "Is it going to rain tomorrow?"
> >
> > Launch a program or open a website. Ex.: "Launch Mozilla Firefox" or
> > "Open CNET.com."
> >
> > Make a phone call. Ex.: "Call Sarah," or "Call John on speakerphone."
> >
> > Hear Cortana read the top news headlines. Ex.: "Show me top headlines."
> >
> > Take a note in OneNote. Ex.: "Take a note" or "Note it down."
> >
> > Draft an email. Ex.: "Write an email to [contact] saying [message]."
> >
> > Draft a text message. Ex.: "Write a text to [contact] saying [message]."
> >
> > See texts or emails from a specific person. Ex.: "Show me emails from
> > Timmy."
> >
> > Perform simple calculations. Ex.: "What's 35 times 16?" or "What's 23
> > minus two?"
> >
> > Perform conversions. Ex.: "What is five miles in kilometers" or "How
> > many teaspoons in a cup?"
> >
> > Define a word. Ex.: "What's the definition of 'table'?" or "Do you
> > know what 'gargantuan' means?"
> >
> > Track packages (needs email account configured in the Mail app). Ex.:
> > "Where are my packages?"
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Settings
> >
> > list of 3 items
> >
> > Turn on/off Wi-Fi.
> >
> > Turn on/off Bluetooth.
> >
> > Turn on/off Airplane Mode.
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Scheduling/Reminders
> >
> > list of 7 items
> >
> > See your calendar events at a glance. Ex.: "How's my schedule looking?"
> > or "What do I have next week?" or "When is my dentist appointment?"
> >
> > Add an appointment to your calendar. Ex.: "Add dentist appointment to
> > Thursday at 3 p.m." or "Schedule phone call with Lisa tomorrow at 5 a.m."
> >
> > Move an appointment. Ex.: "Move my dentist appointment to Friday."
> >
> > Set up reminders based on time, person, or location. Ex.: "Remind me
> > to call Timmy at 2 p.m." or "Remind me to ask about vacation time when
> > I talk to Jenny"
> >
> > or "Remind me to take out the trash when I get home." Reminders can be
> > one-offs or recurring (e.g., every Wednesday), and location-based
> > reminders require
> >
> > a mobile device.
> >
> > Set an alarm. Ex.: "Set an alarm for 9 a.m." or "Wake me up in an hour."
> >
> > Show me my alarms.
> >
> > Ask about major holidays. Ex.: "What day is Christmas?" or "When is
> > Labor Day?"
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Search
> >
> > list of 3 items
> >
> > Find pictures, videos, documents, etc., on your device from a specific
> > time frame. Ex.: "Find pictures from last week" or "Find documents
> > from May 2015"
> >
> > or "Find videos from yesterday."
> >
> > Search files by name. Ex.: "Can you find a document called CNET?" or
> > "Can you find a picture called 'cute dog'?"
> >
> > See basic search results, such as information about public figures,
> > companies, places, and pop culture in Cortana's windows (without
> > opening a browser
> >
> > window). Ex.: "How tall is Harrison Ford?" or "Who is the CEO of
> > Google?" or "When was the Lincoln Memorial built?"
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Maps/Navigation
> >
> > list of 5 items
> >
> > Where am I?
> >
> > Show me driving/public transit/walking directions to [location/landmark].
> >
> > How long will it take me to get to [location]?
> >
> > What is traffic like on the way to [location]?
> >
> > Show me a map of [location]. Ex.: "Show me a map of downtown Los
> > Angeles," or "Show me a map of the area around Disneyland."
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Entertainment
> >
> > list of 5 items
> >
> > Look up a sports score. Ex.: "What was the score of the last Detroit
> > Tigers game?"
> >
> > Find the run time of a movie. Ex.: "How long is Star Wars: Episode I?"
> >
> > Control music in the Groove app. Ex.: "Play
> > [artist/song/genre/playlist/album]," or "Shuffle the music."
> >
> > Limited control over music in other apps. Ex.: "Pause song" or "skip
> > track."
> >
> > Identify the song that's playing. Ex.: "What is this song?"
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Travel
> >
> > list of 6 items
> >
> > Track flight status (from your mail/messages). Ex.: "Is my flight on
> > time?"
> >
> > Get a five-day forecast for any location. Ex.: "How's the weather in
> > Tokyo?"
> >
> > Translate a word or phrase into a different language. Ex.: "How do you
> > say 'dog' in French?" or "How do you say 'how are you' in Japanese?"
> >
> > Convert currency. Ex.: "What's 400 reais in Euros?" or "What's 1,000
> > yen in US dollars?"
> >
> > Find the current time in another city/country. Ex.: "What time is it
> > in Los Angeles?" or "What time is it in Japan?"
> >
> > What are the seven wonders of the world?
> >
> > list end
> >
> > Random tips and tricks
> >
> > list of 15 items
> >
> > Ask Cortana about her origins, aka Halo. Ex.: "Do you love Master
> > Chief?" or "Tell me about Halo 5."
> >
> > What's up?
> >
> > What does the fox say?
> >
> > Tell me a joke.
> >
> > Where's Clippy?
> >
> > What do you think of Windows 10?
> >
> > What do you think of Google?
> >
> > Do you like Google Now?
> >
> > Who's better, you or Siri?
> >
> > Sing me a lullaby/Sing me a song.
> >
> > Rock, paper, scissors.
> >
> > Play the movie game.
> >
> > Heads or tails?
> >
> > Roll a die/dice (one die) or roll dice (two dice).
> >
> > Surprise me!
> >
> > list end
> >
> > David Moore
> >
> > *From: *Sakina <mailto:sakina.gable@...>
> > *Sent: *Monday, November 28, 2016 4:24 PM
> > *To: *nvda@nvda.groups.io <mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io>
> > *Subject: *[nvda] Cortana
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Today I read a question from one of our member asking that window key
> > and letter C does not open Cortana.
> >
> > Out of curiosity I tried it too and it did not open.
> >
> > Then the help from the  member said  try Shift Key Window Key and
> > letter C
> >
> > I tried it and it opened.
> >
> > A female voice asked me she needs my help to understand my needs or
> > something like that.
> >
> > I pressed escape key and came out off  it as I know nothing about it.
> >
> > Please I will appreciate very much if someone can tell me what Cortana
> > does and how do I work with it. Are there any notes or step by step
> > guidance  that I can follow.
> >
> > I really would like to learn and progress with technology.
> >
> > With best wishes and regards always
> >
> > Sakina