The Edit widget in ArcGIS Experience Builder allows feature deletion when Delete records is disabled

Description

The Edit widget in ArcGIS Experience Builder allows users to update and delete feature records on a map by modifying attribute values, editing geometries, and maintaining data accuracy. To prevent unauthorized or accidental deletion of features, it is recommended to configure the widget to support attribute updates only. However, the Delete button remains available in the widget even when the widget is limited to attribute editing and the 'Delete records' option is disabled.

Cause

• The layer owner or an administrator with full editing privileges can modify the layer, including deleting features, regardless of the widget configuration or layer settings.
• The layer or web map is shared within a shared update group. Members of a shared update group have full editing access, including the ability to update or delete shared content. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Shared update groups for more information.

Solution or Workaround

Share the web experience with non-administrator users

In ArcGIS Experience Builder, publish the web experience and share the app with users without administrative privileges. The permissions to edit or delete content are determined by the user’s assigned role and associated privileges. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Privileges granted to roles for more information.

Add users to a non-shared update group

In ArcGIS Online, remove users from the shared update group to restrict editing access. Alternatively, create a new group without the shared update capability and share the web experience with non-administrator users through the group.

As shown in the image below, the Edit widget does not display the Delete button for users without administrative privileges and are not members of a shared update group.