Maybe you could use autocorrect. The same feature that turns teh into the could
work for you.

I'd use a different string, though.

Maybe _A1
(just to make it more unique)

You'd set it up in Tools|autocorrect options|autocorrect tab

This autocorrect list is shared between the office programs (word, excel,
powerpoint...)

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As alternative, you may be able to create a worksheet that contains the
translations.

Put your codes in column A and the real description in column B.

Then you could use a formula in an adjacent cell that returns that longer
description.

=if(a2="","",vlookup(a2,sheet2!a:b,2,false))

You may want to read Debra Dalgleish's notes:
http://www.contextures.com/xlFunctions02.html

RichieRich wrote:

I work for a car garage, and need to keep typing the spec of cars.. eg. when
i press A1, i want the spreadsheet to show 'air conditioning' - Is this
possible?

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Dave Peterson