topic Re: View Layer Attributes Not Editable in ArcGIS Online Questions

View Layer Attributes Not Editable

g_maps — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:16:54 GMT

I am trying to use a view layer owned by another user in my organization. The original layer's settings allow geometry and attribute updates. The view layer is set to "Update Attributes Only". The original layer is shared with the organization and specific groups. The view layer is shared the same way.

I am trying to edit attributes of the view layer in Experience Builder using a table widget. However, editing is completely locked on the layer. I’m unable to update attributes on the item detail data page, in map viewer, or in Experience Builder. The option to "Enable Editing" in the layer's item properties in map viewer doesn't display either.

I have a “Professional Plus - Publisher” account type, and I own the group that the view layer is shared with. Are there any other reasons the view layer would have editing locked?

Re: View Layer Attributes Not Editable

VenkataKondepati — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:38:21 GMT

This is expected behavior for hosted feature layer views.

Even if the source layer allows geometry + attribute edits, a view layer is only editable if the owner of the source layer explicitly enables editing on the view and the underlying service supports it. View layers inherit security and editability from the source, but editing through a view is tightly restricted.

Key points that explain what you’re seeing:

Being a Publisher, owning the group, or having edit rights on the source layer is not sufficient.

If the source layer owner did not enable editing for the view at creation time, the view will be read-only, even if “Update attributes only” is selected.

That’s why:

Editing is locked everywhere (Item page, Map Viewer, Experience Builder)

The “Enable Editing” option doesn’t appear — it’s not editable by design

What actually fixes it

The source layer owner must:

Recreate the view with editing enabled, or

Explicitly allow attribute edits on the view (if supported)

Otherwise, you must edit the source layer directly, not the view

Hosted feature layer views are not independently editable. Edit permissions are controlled by the source layer owner and service configuration, not by group ownership or user type.

Re: View Layer Attributes Not Editable

EmilyGeo — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:03:01 GMT

Hi @g_maps,

As long a Editing is enabled on both the layer and the view, then the settings should be correct. Happy to take a look at the layer if you can share a link.

Re: View Layer Attributes Not Editable

g_maps — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:48:06 GMT

Hi @EmilyGeo,

Thank you for reaching out. If your offer still stands I am having this same issue with another layer now. When I set editing to attributes only and save, the settings revert to both geometry and attribute editing. The view layer settings then prompt me to make changes to the settings from the source layer. Even with all editing enabled on the view I still can't edit attributes or create geometry in layer at all.

Re: View Layer Attributes Not Editable

EmilyGeo — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:29:23 GMT

Hi @g_maps,

Happy to help

Are you the owner of the layer?
What happens when you (or others) try to edit features? Is the Edit button visible in Map Viewer?
Can you share a link to the layer?

Thanks! Emily