If you set it up correctly, time calculates with simple additions and
subtraction. Try this web site for some general information.
http://www.contextures.com/xlfaqDat.html

In particular, the link to Chip Pearson's site is very useful to help
understand how time and dates are stored.

Steve


"RM" wrote in message
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Is there a function in Excel to calculate time like on a timesheet for
payroll purposes? I don't want to buy special software to do this and I'd
rather not have manual processes.