Disappointed with "features" not in Numbers

Question

I just bought iWork and am really disappointed with the shortage of "features" in Numbers. Why don't we get simple icons such as cut, copy, paste, file save, and print? Why must we always use keystrokes or go to a menu when a simple icon on the toolbar would save time and work? Also, there is no "select print area" option so if you want to print just part of a spreadsheet you have to hide all the rows or columns for the rest of the sheet. These are basic features that those of us who have used Excel have become accustomed to. Apple added all kinds of nice features to Numbers that should make it a great software package but the absence of simple features that make every day life easier is very perplexing. I think it is a poorly designed package and hope they will soon add some of these features. But given that cut/copy/paste icons are not available on other Apple software I suspect there is some irrational reasoning behind their actions.

Answer 1

I was reading the Document a little more and I think I found the quote that I am going to paste into alot of responses to people complaining about how Numbers doesn't do -- insert thing it doesn't do here--
Avoid Feature Cascade
If you are developing a simple application, it can be very tempting to add features that aren’t wholly relevant to the original intent of the program. This feature cascade can lead to a bloated interface that is slow and difficult to use because of its complexity. Try to stick to the original intent of your program and include only features that are relevant to the main workflow.
The best products aren’t the ones with the most features. The best products are those whose features are tightly integrated with the solutions they provide, making them the most usable.
Apply the 80 Percent Solution
During the design process, if you discover problems with your product design, you might consider applying the 80 percent solution—that is, designing your software to meet the needs of at least 80 percent of your users. This type of design typically favors simpler, more elegant approaches to problems.
If you try to design for the 20 percent of your target audience who are power users, your design may not be usable by the other 80 percent of users. Even though that smaller group of power users is likely to have good ideas for features, the majority of your user base may not think in the same way. Involving a broad range of users in your design process can help you find the 80 percent solution.
I think it explains it better than I ever have...
Jason