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Bug

Hosted feature layers published from ArcGIS for Office cannot be exported to an Excel format from ArcGIS Online due to the layer and sublayer names containing colon punctuation marks.

ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000143404
SubmittedOctober 1, 2021
Last ModifiedJanuary 29, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found9.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The development team has considered the issue and concluded it will not be addressed. If this is still a concern, contact Esri Support Services.

Workaround

  • Rename both the hosted feature layer and the sublayer to a name without a colon (":"), and the export runs properly.
  • Upgrade to ArcGIS for Excel. ArcGIS for Office is retired.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000143404

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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