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Encarta provides quick facts, called Encarta Answers, to answer certain search queries that you type. When Encarta has a quick fact that answers your search query, it displays it at the top of the Encarta search results page.
You do not need to click any additional links to get the quick fact, unless you want to find more information about the topic of your search query.
You can search Encarta to not only find quick facts, but also to get definitions for words, convert values from one standard unit to another, and answer math problems.
To get a quick fact answer, type your question or keywords in the Search Encarta box, and then click Go.
Below are some examples of search queries that return quick facts in Encarta. Try the examples or try your own search.
What is the population of the world?
Atlantic Ocean depth
Height of Mount Everest
What is the speed of light?
What is the capital of Sweden?
Giraffe habitat
What is the lifespan of an ant?
Population of Switzerland

Encarta Answers also includes additional search functionality to help you with your homework or other everyday uses .
Definitions
Define a word or phrase, such as define lunar eclipse
Calculations
Calculate math problems, such as 2*5
Equations
Calculate math equations, such as 3x+4=10
Conversions
Get common conversions, such as what is 35 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit

Notes
Search queries are not case-sensitive. Uppercase (capital) and lowercase letter is the same letter. For example, a and A are considered the same in the search query.

You do not need to use punctuation, such as question marks, in your search query.