How do I filter individual values inside a multi-line text field in ArcGIS Online?

JohnThomas6

Hi everyone,
I’m working with a hosted feature layer in ArcGIS Online where several attributes contain multiple action items stored together in one text field, for example:

• Pedestrian • Access • Signal • Intersection

Each row may contain anywhere from 1–6 of these bullet-point items, stored as a multi-line string with • bullets and line breaks.

What I want to do

Create a filter in ArcGIS Online (Map Viewer or Instant Apps) where I can select a single item, such as:

• "Pedestrian"

• "Access"

• "Signal"

• "Intersection"

  …and return all features that contain that item even if the text field contains multiple values.

  My question

  Is there a reliable way in ArcGIS Online to:

  Filter on individual values contained within a multi-value, multi-line text field?

  Additional context

  • This is a hosted feature layer in AGOL, not Enterprise.

  • I want the end-user to be able to click a filter like “Access” or “Signal” and see all matching features.

    What is the best practice for filtering individual items when multiple values live inside one text field in AGOL?

Bnewell

hey @JohnThomas6 Instant app template "manager" contains a filter that will allow you to filter values that contain "access" for example. There is a post here that outlines where to find this option - https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-instant-apps-ideas/instant-app-manager-filter-layers-with-contains/idi-p/1585597. There may be other templates that other a similar template.

If Instant apps don't provide the level of customization you need I would look at Experience Builder and the Filter widget, as this will provide more options for configuration and customization.

Thanks,
Brendan