Is it possible to type 3-4 letters and automatically recall a phrase

[default1]

eg. tgc = The grey cat

    rffl = R front fender liner

[JohnSUN]

If you want to use the dictionary within the same spreadsheet, you can use the following trick

Use Sheet-Named Ranges and Expressions-Labels

Describe the abbreviation column as row headings

Now use the equal sign (=) and abbreviation to enter the phrase

Calc will prompt input options, as does this when entering function names - you can press Ctrl+Tab and Enter to select the desired option

[Lupp]

Another suggestion (not too thoroughly considered).
(Was: ask236228recallPhrases_1.ods)
The abbreviation of up to four characters is created (suggested) automaticlly therein.

[Lupp]

Missed to mention: The suggested solution for ‘All Findings’ is based on the TEXTJOIN() function, an add-in only working sufficiently in LibreOffice V 5.4 or higher.

[default1]

thank you yo a legend