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Bug

Adding a field to a shapefile in the Catalog window in ArcMap and clicking Apply returns an error, "unable to alter field length" and the field is not added.

Last Published: August 19, 2020 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000091851
SubmittedOctober 30, 2015
Last ModifiedJune 2, 2021
SeverityMedium
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemN/A
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle.  If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

Add field in the attribute table.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000091851

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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