Hi @RobertCox87
You may have found solution for this question by now but I thought I would add this workflow if you still wish to try and see if it helps any further:
To zoom to a polygon and display a text panel when it’s clicked, you’ll want to use:
Sidecar Block
• This gives you the split layout: media (map) on one side, narrative (text) on the other.
• Each slide in the sidecar can focus on a different polygon.
Map Actions
• These allow you to zoom to a specific feature (polygon) when the user interacts with the narrative panel.
• You can configure the map to pan and zoom to a polygon and optionally toggle layers or pop-ups.
1. Prepare Your Web Map
• Add your polygon layer to a web map in ArcGIS Online.
• Make sure each polygon has a unique identifier or name in the attribute table.
• Set appropriate symbology and pop-up configuration.
2. Create a Story Map
• Open ArcGIS StoryMaps and start a new story.
• Add a Sidecar block (choose Docked or Floating layout depending on your preference).
3. Add Slides for Each Polygon
• For each polygon you want to highlight:
• Add a new slide.
• In the media panel, insert your web map.
• Use the map choreography tools to set the zoom extent to the polygon.
• In the narrative panel, add your detailed text.
4. Use Map Actions (Optional but Powerful)
• Highlight a word or phrase in your narrative panel.
• Click the lightning bolt icon to add a map action.
• Choose “Zoom to” and select the polygon’s location.
• You can also toggle layers or trigger pop-ups.
This allows users to click on text and have the map respond dynamically.
I hope this helps but if you found another method that works it would be great to hear what you have done.
