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Bug

The ArcGIS Web AppBuilder Search widget does not match partial feature layer searches (that is, the widget uses starts-with instead of full-text search logic).

Last Published: March 15, 2023 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000156160
SubmittedFebruary 27, 2023
Last ModifiedApril 10, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version foundFebruary 2023
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

This is the design behavior due to the service-side behavior change.

Workaround

Add a full-text index to the relevant field of the underlying feature layer in the feature layer's settings. The full-text search now works in the web app Search widget.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000156160

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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