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Bug

Exporting an enriched polygon layer to Excel generates an output file that returns the error message "Excel cannot open the file 'File_Name' because the file format or file extension is not valid. Verify that the file has not been corrupted and that the file extension matches the file format" when opened.

ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000182228
SubmittedJanuary 16, 2026
Last ModifiedJanuary 23, 2026
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version foundOctober 2025
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusDuplicate

Additional Information

This bug is a duplicate of BUG-000180804.

Workaround

The resultant layer displays as expected when exported to CSV, file geodatabase, GeoJSON, or feature collection formats.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000182228

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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