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Bug

In ArcGIS Online, using the '<' or '>' signs in the description of the Metadata for all items removes everything after and before the symbols respectively in Description and Metadata.

Last Published: October 10, 2019 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000125493
SubmittedSeptember 24, 2019
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found7.2
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The issue is not to be addressed in the current product plan.

Workaround

  • In the description of Metadata, when '>' is replaced by '&gt;'

Input: Test1 &gt; Test2

The output includes ‘>’. For example, Test1 > Test2.

  • In the description of Metadata, when '<' is replaced by '&lt;'

Input: Test1 &lt; Test2

The output includes ‘<’. For example, Test1 < Test2.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000125493

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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