Here’s where Excel earns its reputation as a wizard’s toolkit. In the Total Hours cell (let’s say it’s E2), type this: = (C2-B2)*24 - (D2/60). This calculates the hours between end and start, then subtracts your break.
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Don’t worry if the first result looks like “0.5” instead of “30 min.” Right-click the cell, choose Format Cells, and select Number with 2 decimal places. Now your 30-minute break shows as a crisp “0.50.” Satisfying, right?
Cultural Reference:
This formula is the Excel equivalent of the Dude’s rug in The Big Lebowski: it really ties the room together. Without it, your timesheet is just a list of numbers. With it, you’re a data poet.
