Cortana is a discontinued virtual assistant developed by Microsoft that used the Bing search engine to perform tasks such as setting reminders and answering questions for users.

To make your personal digital assistant as helpful as possible, we’re shifting how we integrate Cortana into your Microsoft 365 productivity apps. As part of our standard practice, we’re ending support for …

Dec 25, 2025 · Within the Talk to Cortana section, turn on Let Cortana respond when you say “Hey Cortana” for hands-free activation. Customize the voice activation phrase and verify your microphone …

Oct 8, 2025 · Cortana can be an amazing virtual assistant if you let her but, first, you need to know how to get to her. Both in Windows 11 and Windows 10, that’s easy: open the search, type Cortana and …

Jan 2, 2017 · Today, we’re showing you how you can enable “Hey Cortana” so you can simply ask Cortana for whatever it is you need with your voice! “Hey Cortana” lets you interact with Cortana …

Mar 21, 2025 · Discover how to effectively use Cortana in Windows 11 with this guide, enhancing productivity and navigating your PC with voice commands.

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May 14, 2025 · But in Windows 11, Cortana has been replaced with Windows Copilot, and you can now interact with Copilot by saying “Hey, Copilot” instead.

For those new to these systems or those who wish to explore Cortana’s features further, this comprehensive guide aims to equip you with the knowledge needed to enable and set up Cortana …

Apr 8, 2015 · The last one you'll see is for "Let Cortana respond when you say 'Hey Cortana." Turn that to on to enable hands-free voice operation on your Windows 10 computer.