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Here's how to Autocomplete not working in Google Sheets.
i. There are a few reasons why autocomplete might not be working in Google Sheets. Here are some things to check:

Make sure that autocomplete is enabled. To do this, go to Tools - Autocomplete and check the box next to Enable autocomplete.
Make sure that the cell is formatted correctly. Autocomplete only works in cells that are formatted as text or numbers. If the cell is formatted as a date, time, or formula, autocomplete will not work.
Make sure that the cell is not protected. If the cell is protected, autocomplete will not work. To unprotect a cell, right-click on the cell and select Format Cells. In the Format Cells dialog box, uncheck the box next to Locked.
Make sure that you have typed enough characters. Autocomplete will only suggest entries that match the characters you have already typed. If you have not typed enough characters, autocomplete will not work.
Make sure that you are using a supported browser. Autocomplete is only supported in the following browsers:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Safari


Make sure that you have the latest version of Google Sheets installed. To check for updates, go to Help - Check for Updates.

If you have checked all of these things and autocomplete is still not working, you can try the following:

Clear your browser's cache and cookies. This can sometimes fix problems with autocomplete.
Restart your computer. This can sometimes fix problems with autocomplete.
Contact Google support for help.

ii. There are a number of extensions that can conflict with Google Sheets' autocomplete feature. Some of the most common offenders include:

Form fillers
Data validation
Cell styles
Conditional formatting
Scripting

If you're having trouble with autocomplete, try disabling any extensions that you think might be causing the problem. You can also try disabling all of your extensions and then enabling them one by one to see which one is causing the problem.
If you're still having trouble, you can contact the developer of the extension for help. You can also try searching for help online. There are a number of forums and websites where you can find help with Google Sheets extensions.
Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting autocomplete problems in Google Sheets:

Make sure that you have the latest version of Google Sheets installed.
Clear your browser's cache and cookies.
Disable any extensions that you think might be causing the problem.
Restart your computer.
Contact Google support for help.

Here are some additional details about each of the conflicting extensions:

Form fillers can interfere with autocomplete by automatically filling in forms with data that you may not want to be shared.
Data validation can interfere with autocomplete by preventing you from entering certain values into cells.
Cell styles can interfere with autocomplete by changing the appearance of cells in a way that makes it difficult to see the autocomplete suggestions.
Conditional formatting can interfere with autocomplete by changing the color or other properties of cells based on their contents.
Scripting can interfere with autocomplete by modifying the behavior of the autocomplete feature.

If you're not sure which extension is causing the problem, you can try disabling them all one by one until autocomplete starts working again. Once you've found the extension that's causing the problem, you can either disable it permanently or contact the developer for help.

iii. Google Sheets autocomplete works by comparing the text you type to a list of known words. If the text you type matches a known word, autocomplete will suggest that word. If the text you type does not match a known word, autocomplete will not suggest anything.
Spelling mistakes can stop Google Sheets autocomplete from working because they can cause the text you type to no longer match any known words. For example, if you type "teh" instead of "the," autocomplete will not suggest "the" because it does not match any known words.
There are a few things you can do to avoid spelling mistakes and keep autocomplete working:

Use a spell checker. Most word processors and web browsers have a built-in spell checker that can help you identify and correct spelling mistakes.
Pay attention to capitalization and punctuation. Capitalization and punctuation can also affect whether or not a word is recognized by autocomplete. For example, "teh" and "the" are two different words, even though they are spelled the same way.
Use a dictionary. If you are unsure of how to spell a word, you can always look it up in a dictionary.
Use a thesaurus. If you are looking for a synonym for a word, you can use a thesaurus to find one.

By following these tips, you can help keep autocomplete working and avoid spelling mistakes.