Will Cortana for Windows 10 be available in every market?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Updated on May 03, 2026
As of 2020 the English version of Cortana on Windows devices is available to all users in the United States (American English), Canada (French/English), Australia, India, and the United Kingdom (British English). Except where indicated, this applies to both Windows Mobile and Windows 10 versions of the assistant.
Why is Cortana not available in English UK?
Some UK users are experiencing issues getting Cortana to work. If English (United Kingdom) isn’t there, you’ll need to add it as a language option. To do this, click on Add a language, then find English (United Kingdom) and select the download Language Pack and Speech options.
Is Cortana available in England?
Cortana works best with specific language and market pairings. Your region and language settings should ideally be aligned. Cortana is available in these regions for these languages: Australia: English.
Why is Cortana not available on Windows 10?
Please make sure your Country or Region, Language, and Speech Language settings are all aligned with one of Cortana’s supported locale configurations. If these OS settings are not aligned, Cortana will not be available.
What can Cortana do in 2021?
What can you do with Cortana in Windows?
- Calendar and schedule assistance. Cortana can help you manage your calendar.
- Meeting help.
- Find out about people in your organization.
- Make lists and set reminders and alarms.
- Open apps.
- Get definitions and quick answers.
- Get weather and news updates.
Is Cortana not available in UK?
Microsoft states that Cortana is available in the UK. Even if region, language and input are set to UK, users are unable to get Cortana.
What region is Cortana available in?
Currently, Cortana is only available in 13 countries; Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Is Cortana available in Canada?
Cortana is available in China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.
What is the new Cortana in Windows 10?
Cortana now has an updated chat-based user interface where you can type or click on the microphone button to speak requests in natural language. With Cortana in Windows you can use Bing Answers and chat with Cortana to find local information, and keep track of the latest news, weather, and finance updates.
What happened to the Cortana mobile app?
In January 2020, Cortana mobile app was removed from certain markets and in first half of 2021 Cortana mobile app was shut down globally. Cortana was demonstrated for the first time at the Microsoft BUILD Developer Conference in San Francisco in April, 2014.
What’s new in Windows 10 and Microsoft 365?
With recent updates to Windows 10, you have access to a new Cortana experience that offers an emphasis on productivity, helping you quickly find the information you want across Microsoft 365. Cortana in Windows 10 features a chat-based UI that gives you the ability to interact with Cortana using your voice or the keyboard.
Do I have to be logged in to use Cortana?
You must now be logged in with your work or school account or your Microsoft account before using Cortana. Cortana is now store updatable so you can look forward to seeing new features and productivity scenarios becoming available in future updates.