Microsoft Edge: Ask Cortana

If you have Cortana turned on in Windows 10, there’s a neat trick you can try in the Microsoft Edge browser.  If you’re reading an article online and come across something you need a definition for or would just like to know more about, there’s an easy way to get more information. Just click and drag to highlight the word or phrase. Then right click and select Ask Cortana from the drop-down menu.

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A pane will open on the right side of the screen with a definition and images.

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You can scroll down in the pane for even more information like related searches and recent news.

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~ Cynthia

One thought on “Microsoft Edge: Ask Cortana

  1. This does not work in Edge on my computers. I am using Windows Version 10.0.10586 Build 10586 and MS Edge version 25.10586.0.0. I do get Use Bing to search option

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