topic Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps in ArcGIS Field Maps Questions

Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

jtmouw_NCDOT — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:02 GMT

Is there a way to turn off/disable the "Recent" suggested values at the top of a Field Maps drop down? I have a drop down that is 0-10, and I want to keep that in order, not have 8,6,10 etc randomly suggested at the top of the list. A field user has already accidentally tapped 10 at the top, instead of 0, since they were working quickly.

Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

JustinReynolds — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:04:38 GMT

I agree with this. At the very least don't remove recent values from the original list... display both.

Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

DavidFox — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:42:54 GMT

Personally, I'd like to completely turn off the Recent 'feature' as I always want to see my complete pick lists in the order I've chosen.

Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

ToddLaQuay — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:17:22 GMT

I would also like the ability to disable the "Recent" list. Its making the data collection MUCH more difficult eliminating my numeric and alphabetical ordering. Additionally do not remove the "recent" value from my domain list and only have it in the Recent.

Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

MaxMolello — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:30:18 GMT

Yep, this is super annoying. A domain list should make it easy and repeatable for users to pick a value for the field. By showing a recent lists which usually is absolutely useless is one thing, but removing those options from the full list is idiotic, confusing, frustrating, and slower for users.

Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

ScottDBjelland — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:41:43 GMT

I also agree. If there isn't a way to turn this off, I consider the issue a huge design flaw.

I am almost sure I remember a time in the past when these "recent" suggestions did not appear.

How about it, ESRI ?

@esri

Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

CSNC — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:56:01 GMT

I'm also finding this feature incredibly annoying. Not necessary. Should be an opt-in at the very least.

Re: Disable "Recent" value suggestions in Field Maps

HannahWeekley_KE — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:35:45 GMT

Agree - this function is an absolute nuisance and frustrates the field staff to no end. Not only does the designed order get jumbled, but they feel like they now have to navigate/look through two lists instead of one; let alone one list where everything is in the same place every time.

PLEASE, ESRI, remove this "recent" value feature, or at least allow us to turn it off!