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Bug

Publishing an Excel file (.xls and .xlsx) with a text field containing numbers with more than 11 characters returns a numeric field with records not matching in the new hosted feature layer.

Last Published: November 20, 2019 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000126335
SubmittedOctober 28, 2019
Last ModifiedJuly 23, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed7.4
StatusFixed

Workaround

  1. Save the Excel file as CSV.
  2. Publish to ArcGIS Online using the Add an item from my computer option.
  3. Change the field type from Text to String.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000126335

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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