Using apps and windows Microsoft Voice access (Lesson 3 of 7)
Control apps & Windows with Voice access on your| Windows computer | Video tutorial (Part 3)
In this third video of the Windows Voice access training series, you’ll learn how to open, close, switch, and arrange applications using only your voice.
These commands are essential for anyone who finds a mouse or keyboard difficult to use — and they’re equally valuable for designers, developers, and anyone interested in accessible, hands‑free computing.
📖 Chapters
00:30 Opening and closing apps with Microsoft Voice access
01:28 Switching between apps using Voice access commands
01:56 Minimising,maximising and restoring Windows with Voice access
02:44 Using Task Switcher in Voice access
03:26 Snapping Windows to your screen
03:51 Search using Windows Voice access
This tutorial covers the full range of app‑control and window‑management commands, from launching programs to snapping windows into place on the screen. By practising these skills, you’ll be able to navigate your desktop confidently and efficiently using nothing but your voice.
🔊 In this video, you’ll learn how to:
Open applications using commands like “open Word”, “start Edge”, or “show calculator”
Close apps and switch between them with “switch to…” or “go to…”
Minimise, maximise, and restore windows
Use “minimise all windows” to jump straight to your desktop
Open the task switcher and move between windows using voice‑controlled arrow key commands
Snap windows left, right, or into corners for organised multitasking
Use built‑in search and web search with commands like “search calculator” or “search for the weather forecast”
These features make Voice access a powerful tool for productivity and accessibility.
Take your time practising the commands demonstrated in this video — they form the foundation of smooth, hands‑free navigation.
📺 Next in the series:
In Part 4, we’ll explore how to interact with applications directly — clicking buttons, expanding menus, and navigating interfaces using your voice.
🎧 Watch the series in any order. Each video focuses on a specific skill, so feel free to jump to the topics most relevant to you.
🎶This video is part of a series of 7 in the playlist: • Microsoft Voice Access - a step by step gu...