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Bug

ArcGIS Pro does not use the first row of the Excel table as the field name if the table does not contain a numeric field.

Last Published: October 24, 2018 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000117311
SubmittedOctober 8, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.2.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7.0 64 Bit
StatusDuplicate

Additional Information

Duplicate of BUG-000107849. This is previously submitted as BUG-000107849.

Workaround

Three workaround options: 
  • Insert a numeric field into the spreadsheet (video attached).
  • Save the Excel file as a .csv (comma delimited).
  • Import as a table to a file geodatabase and work with the converted table.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000117311

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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