Let us see an updated sample workbook if you want us to cast an eye over it.

I've learnt most of what I know since joining this forum in 2013. I was averse to tables for a LONG time - similar sort of irrational (sorry!) dislike as you, and I took a lot of persuading. However, the moment I realised the control using them would give me, I had an Epiphany and have not looked back. Not wishing to flog a dead horse, or anything ..,.