Bug
Label classes created from symbology in ArcGIS Pro fail to display in ArcGIS Online if the label class name upon creation has a special character or space in it.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000127170 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | December 5, 2019 |
| Last Modified | May 8, 2025 |
| Applies to | No Product Found |
| Version found | N/A |
| Operating System | N/A |
| Operating System Version | N/A |
| Status | Known Limit |
Additional Information
This is a known limitation in the classic Map Viewer that uses JavaScript API for ArcGIS 3.x: https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/3/jsapi/labelclass-amd.html#where (Only very basic SQL is supported) However, this works in new Map Viewer Beta which is based on JavaScript API for ArcGIS 4.x. In the Item page, click on the arrow next to the 'Open in Map viewer', and click on 'Open in Map Viewer BETA'. Map Viewer Beta resources: https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-online/announcements/whats-new-arcgis-online-december-2019/ https://community.esri.com/community/arcgis-online-map-viewer-beta/blog/2019/11/21/learn-more-about-map-viewer-betaWorkaround
- This issue not reproducible in web Map Viewer Beta.
- Remove all special characters and spaces from the attribute table.
- Recreate the symbology.
- Recreate the label classes. Verify that no spaces or special characters are present in the label section in the Create Label Classes from Symbology. Publish this service and the labels load.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000127170
Software:
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