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Bug

Unable to see an asterisk symbol on the common field based on which the join was performed after joining a layer with an Excel table in ArcMap.

Last Published: August 21, 2015 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM089608
SubmittedMarch 8, 2013
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The * character is used to indicate a field is indexed, not to indicate it is used as a key in a join.

Workaround

Export the Excel sheet as a geodatabase table, and perform the join.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM089608

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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