https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/measurement-is-not-consistent-or-controllable/idi-p/1698084 <P>Not only is the Measure Tool missing in some apps, but even when it is available, the behavior isn’t predictable.</P><P>Example:<BR />You start measuring in feet… and suddenly the system switches to miles once you pass a threshold.</P><P>That might make sense in theory—but in real workflows (telecom, construction, design), it creates unnecessary friction.</P><P>Sometimes I need everything in feet.<BR />Not switching units mid-task. Not doing mental conversions. Just consistent output.</P><P>We should be able to:</P><UL><LI>Use the Measure Tool in every ArcGIS web app</LI><LI>Define measurement units per map/project</LI><LI>Keep units fixed (no automatic switching unless we choose it)</LI></UL><P>This isn’t a feature request—it’s a usability standard.</P><P>Consistent measurement = faster work, fewer mistakes, better user experience.</P><P>If you’ve dealt with this, you know exactly how disruptive it is. Please make this consistent across the platform.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:59:49 GMT Miralem_Zeljo 2026-04-23T18:59:49Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/measurement-is-not-consistent-or-controllable/idi-p/1698084 <P>Not only is the Measure Tool missing in some apps, but even when it is available, the behavior isn’t predictable.</P><P>Example:<BR />You start measuring in feet… and suddenly the system switches to miles once you pass a threshold.</P><P>That might make sense in theory—but in real workflows (telecom, construction, design), it creates unnecessary friction.</P><P>Sometimes I need everything in feet.<BR />Not switching units mid-task. Not doing mental conversions. Just consistent output.</P><P>We should be able to:</P><UL><LI>Use the Measure Tool in every ArcGIS web app</LI><LI>Define measurement units per map/project</LI><LI>Keep units fixed (no automatic switching unless we choose it)</LI></UL><P>This isn’t a feature request—it’s a usability standard.</P><P>Consistent measurement = faster work, fewer mistakes, better user experience.</P><P>If you’ve dealt with this, you know exactly how disruptive it is. Please make this consistent across the platform.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:59:49 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/measurement-is-not-consistent-or-controllable/idi-p/1698084 Miralem_Zeljo 2026-04-23T18:59:49Z