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Bug

The Calculate tool is unable to populate strings containing apostrophes, and returns the error "Invalid sql expression" in the map viewer and from the ArcGIS REST API.

Last Published: May 12, 2015 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000086590
SubmittedApril 2, 2015
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found3.7
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
Version Fixed3.8
StatusFixed

Workaround

Option 1: Use an accent instead of an apostrophe. Option 2: Edit the field through the pop-up manually. Option 3: Calculate using an existing field that has an apostrophe in the value.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000086590

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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