Using Cortana for Searching
Rob Tidrow, Jim Boyce, Jeffrey R. Shapiro · 2017
Cortana is a digital personal assistant tool built into Windows 10. It provides a way to access information by typing search criteria or by speaking commands. This chapter introduces the following points: understanding Cortana; setting up Cortana; using Cortana; modifying Cortana; and using Cortana on mobile devices. By default, Cortana is installed and set up ready to use when user install Windows 10 Anniversary Edition. Cortana appears in the Search field on the Windows Taskbar next to the Start button and is labeled 'Ask Me Anything'. The best way to become familiar with Cortana and its features is to use it. This chapter discusses some basic tasks user may want to perform with Cortana to get know it better. User can customize Cortana using the Cortana Settings tool and the Cortana Notebook. The Settings tool provides access to common Cortana options, such as how it responds to user, allowing taskbar tidbits to display, and more.