Frequently asked question

Is it possible to rearrange layers in the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app?

Last Published: April 21, 2025

Answer

The re-arrangement of feature layers is only permissible in ArcGIS Field Maps Designer and is not available in the mobile version of ArcGIS Field Maps. The user can only toggle the layers on or off in the mobile version but cannot place one layer above or below another layer.

Perform below steps to re-arrange layers in ArcGIS Field Maps Designer: 

  1. In ArcGIS Field Maps Designer, click Forms in the dark gray list on the left-hand side of the screen. 
  2. In the Forms pane, click the down arrow button next to Add layers.
  3. In the drop-down box, click Manage content.

Forms pane showing Add layers options

  1. In the Forms pane under Layers, icons appear next to the names of each feature layers. Click and drag the Reposition icon with the six dots to move the feature layer above or below another feature layer.

repositioing the layer

  1. Click Save.

save button

Article ID: 000034462

Software:
  • ArcGIS Field Maps Designer

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