topic Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views in ArcGIS Field Maps Questions

Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

BrandonGuo — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:19:29 GMT

When creating a Multiple Choice question on a hosted feature layer, it works as expected.

However, when configuring the form on a layer view, the new field is automatically converted to a Text Input. The Multiple Choice option is no longer available, and there is no way to change the new field's input type in the Field Maps form designer.

This makes the new feature difficult to use, as we rely on hosted feature layer views to manage editing permissions and different forms for different staff groups. Since layer views are Esri's recommended approach for access control, I'm struggling to understand the intended use case for this feature if it isn't supported on layer views.

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

HDolley — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:09:15 GMT

Also having this issue - have just gone to update our workflow, added the new text fields to the layer, gone to add this to the Field Maps form and there is no option to add this as a multiple choice field:

Unable to add as a multi choice option to the form as the field already exists now as a text field.

This is also a hosted feature layer view so you cannot add fields through forms anyway. I added a text field to the core hosted layer, then refreshed the view, now am trying to add the multiple choice to the form.

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

BrandonGuo — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:22:25 GMT

I am really disappointed ESRI support say this is by design, it's expected behaviour. 😑

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

BrandonGuo — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:34:47 GMT

Created an idea for this feature request. Support multiple choice form elements on layer vie... - Esri Community

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

CraigGillgrass — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:16:31 GMT

@BrandonGuo this is supported, however, you have to use a workaround. You're unable to set the Input Type to Multiple Choice when the field is first added to the form. However, if you save the form and then open it again, when you select that field to edit it's properties, Multiple Choice will be avaiable.

Since this is on a View, your field will need to pre-exist. In addition, if you want to use the "Other" option, that field will also have to pre-exist. If it does not, and you try and add the "Other" option, you'll get an error on save.

As to how long you'll have to use this workaround, I can't comment on that. The team is discussing how best to address it moving forward.

Let me know if this doesn't work for you.

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

BrandonGuo — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:01:43 GMT

Thanks @CraigGillgrass The workaround works.

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

CraigGillgrass — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:09 GMT

good to hear @BrandonGuo I believe this will also be addressed so you shouldn't have to use the workaround for very long. The fix should be available this week.

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

EmilyGeo — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:39:04 GMT

This has been fixed. You should be able to switch the input type to multiple choice now without having to save the form first.

Re: Multiple Choice form question becomes Text Input on hosted feature layer views

BrandonGuo — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:45:30 GMT

That's awesome, thanks @EmilyGeo