AutoSum

We started our Excel training today, and got as far as doing basic math in cells. New information? Not so much today. I did realize that the autosum icon (the ∑ character) has a drop down option, a quick way to get to the function box. I also learned that in the Format -> Cell -> Alignment box, you can drag on the "orientation" dial to angle the text within a cell. Cute.

Tomorrow, we will be learning "the rest" of Excel, and Chef Stephanie warned us on the first day of class that tomorrow's competency may be the most difficult of all. I think we'll be using some intermediate functions (I'm pretty sure we won't be getting to anything "advanced" like financial or statistical functions), and linking pages within a workbook.

Today we started working on a spreadsheet that represents a staffing schedule. Tashana filled her jobs with notable names, including Michael Jackson and "Bush." Chef Stephanie was helping her enter the correct formula to calculate total hours and wages. "Give Bush a bad schedule," I said. Chef said, "And don't pay him very much."