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Bug

The survey description does not display in the ArcGIS Survey123 field app when using the Pages appearance in the ArcGIS Survey123 web designer.

ArcGIS Survey123
Bug ID Number BUG-000155087
SubmittedJanuary 13, 2023
Last ModifiedMay 23, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Survey123
Version found3.18
Operating SystemApple iOS
Operating System Version16.x
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

Custom form elements are not visible in the ArcGIS Survey123 field app with the exception of the 'generated_note_form_title' question name. Refer to the Notes documentation for more information, https://doc.arcgis.com/en/survey123/desktop/create-surveys/xlsformnotes.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_31E80EF0A30346F2B083BA1524B378D9.

Workaround

Add a note with the same text in the description to the top of the survey and delete the description. This note appears in both the web app and the field app.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000155087

Software:

  • ArcGIS Survey123

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