Bug
Loading an XLSX sheet into ArcGIS Pro using the Excel To Table geoprocessing tool produces different results than loading an XLSX sheet through the Catalog pane.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000136590 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | January 7, 2021 |
| Last Modified | January 29, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 2.6.3 |
| Operating System | N/A |
| Operating System Version | N/A |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
The development team determined that this behavior is as designed. Please log any suggestions for improvements on the ArcGIS Ideas site.Workaround
When loading the XLSX sheet into ArcGIS Pro through the Catalog pane, the field types keep their format that was selected in Excel beforehand.
- In the Catalog pane, right-click and select Add Folder Connection, and select the folder where the Excel sheet is being saved.
- Right-click the XLSX sheet, and click Add to Current Map. The field is set to text as desired.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000136590
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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