In normal use you keep Complete Time Tracking Standard running continuously rather than closing and starting it each time that you need to use it. Because it continually runs several display modes are provided to allow you to display and hide the main tracking window so as not to interfere with your normal work.
There are three display modes for the main tracking window according to how you prefer to access Complete Time Tracking. To configure the display mode select Options from the Tools menu then select the Display tab. The time tracking window can be automatically hidden so that it is always immediately available for use without obscuring other applications. There are two display modes that allow this. Alternatively you may use Complete Time Tracking like a normal application.
Dock at Edge of Screen
The window is continually displayed. It stays on top of other windows and "snaps" to the edge of the screen when moved close to it. In this mode closing the window exits Complete Time Tracking. Use the Docking Mode to automatically hide the window off-screen.
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The main tracking window can be made partially transparent, allowing it to be more conveniently positioned over other windows and remain visible and accessible.
HOW-TO
Hiding the Tracking Window
| 1. | Move the time tracking window to any edge of the screen, top, bottom, left or right depending on your preference. The window will "snap" to the edge of the screen. |
| 2. | Move the mouse away from the time tracking window for a few seconds. The window will automatically hide off-screen. |
You can control whether the window slides or jumps off screen with the Docking Mode option.
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Showing the Tracking Window
| 1. | Move the mouse over the area where the window is docked and hidden. A small portion of the time tracking window remains at the edge of your screen to remind you where it is located. |
Alternatively you can click the Complete Time Tracking icon 
in the system tray area of the Windows taskbar or right-click on the icon and select Show Complete Time Tracking from the popup menu. You can control whether the window slides or jumps on screen with the Docking Mode option.
The short video tutorials and interactive quick start tutorial show you how to hide and show the time tracking window.
Hide to System Tray
When the window is closed it hides and Complete Time Tracking does not exit. To show the window again click the Complete Time Tracking icon in the system tray area of the Windows taskbar.
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In some circumstances you might not be able to visually locate the time tracking window. Some applications might force themselves on top of all other windows and obscure the time tracking window and some display settings changes might also hide the window. If for some reason you cannot find the window and the icon is displayed in the system tray area of the Windows taskbar you can right-click on the icon and select Center on Screen from the popup menu to center the time tracking window on your screen. You can then drag it back to your preferred edge of the screen for auto-hiding.
See also:
Interactive Quick Start Tutorial