idea Option to hide distance toggle visibility in ArcGIS Instant Apps Ideas

Option to hide distance toggle visibility

JessicaFraver1 — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:01:59 GMT

I would like to create a super simple app with minimal interaction by users to get the information they need. I have included a default distance and would like to be able to hide the distance toggle from view if that default is set and changing the buffer distance is not relevant.

Re: Option to hide distance toggle visibility

KellyHutchins — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:02:40 GMT

@JessicaFraver1 you have two options.

- Use the showSlider=false url parameter to hide the slider section.

- In the app config go to Theme & Layout > Theme then in the Custom CSS box add the following:

#distanceOptions{ display:none; }

Re: Option to hide distance toggle visibility

JessicaFraver1 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:33:29 GMT

Hi Kelly,

Thanks for your quick response. The url parameter for the slider worked! I do not see the Custom CSS box under Theme & Layout. I'm using the Nearby Instant App.

Re: Option to hide distance toggle visibility

KellyHutchins — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:22:14 GMT

Glad the url parameter worked. That option is available in the Nearby app but you have to turn off express mode first using the switch in the upper left corner of the configuration experience.

Alternatively you can use the search option in the config to search for "css" and it should bring up the Custom CSS setting and prompt you to disable express mode.