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Bug

Any special characters can be used while renaming layouts from the Catalog pane by right-clicking >Properties > General > Name, but using special characters while renaming by single-clicking layout returns the error message, "Name cannot contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? & " < > |."

Last Published: March 9, 2022 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000146353
SubmittedJanuary 26, 2022
Last ModifiedMarch 26, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.9
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusIn Product Plan

Workaround

Use special characters while renaming in the Catalog pane by right-clicking > Properties > General > Name.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000146353

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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