Frequently asked question

Can zooming be disabled when double-clicking a record in the ArcGIS Pro attribute table?

Last Published: August 13, 2025

No, it is not possible to disable zooming when double-clicking a record in the attribute table in ArcGIS Pro. By default, this action selects the record and causes the map view to pan and zoom to the feature, resulting in a change in the map scale.

However, in certain scenarios, scale changes may interfere with interpretation. For example, when reviewing multiple building footprints at a fixed scale for comparison, unintended zooming can disrupt the spatial context.

As an alternative, instead of double-clicking the record, use the Pan To option. This option pans the map view to the selected feature without zooming, allowing the map scale to be retained.

  1. Open the feature layer attribute table in ArcGIS Pro.
  2. In the attribute table, select the preferred row by clicking the leftmost column of the data grid to highlight the record.
  3. Right-click the same column of the selected record and click Pan To.
Note:
Optionally, use keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl + N to pan the view to the active feature and flash the corresponding location. Alternatively, press Ctrl and double-click the leftmost column of the data grid to pan the view and select the associated feature. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Interact with the map or scene from the table for more information.

Article ID: 000037180

Software:
  • ArcGIS Pro

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