On Windows and some Linux desktop environments, Workrave will show a white sheep icon in the status bar, or panel. This icon can be used to access Workrave’s menu.

On Windows, you can find the icon in the lower right corner of the screen. You can right click on the icon to access the menu:

Windows tray icon menu

This menu has one additional menu item compared the the menu from the main window: Open. The Open menu item will open the main window in case it is closed.

Windows may have hidden the Workrave icon. In that case, right click on the upward pointing triangle.

Hidden tray icon

A small window appears that shows the Workrave sheep icon. Right click on this icon to access the Workrave menu.

Hidden tray icon menu