Open programs with Cortana - how it works
With Cortana, you can open programs with a simple voice command and save yourself tedious clicks. We'll show you how to run Cortana apps and programs.
Windows: Open programs with Cortana
- Before you can start programs with a voice command, you must activate Cortana and activate the "Hey Cortana" option. This is the only way the voice assistant responds to your instructions.
- Then say "Hey Cortana" to start the voice tool.
- You can now open a program by saying "Open PROGRAM". Instead of "PROGRAM", give the name of the tool or app you want to start.
- Note that you must use the exact name of the program so that Cortana can assign the command.
In the next article, we'll show you how to change Cortana's voice.