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Bug

The suggested results of the ArcGIS World Geocoding Service does not return expected candidates when using the abbreviation MT with a preceding search word, interpreting the abbreviation as Mount instead of Montana.

Last Published: November 3, 2015 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000091712
SubmittedOctober 26, 2015
Last ModifiedNovember 24, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found3.9
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

MT is an abbreviation for Mount and Mountain so the suggestions are correct. Montana results are returned at the top of the suggested list as expected.

Workaround

Use the full spelling for Montana, rather than the abbreviation of MT.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000091712

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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