ArcPro Text Field Length reverting to 255 after setting a different specified length

[CaitlinOlson]

Hi there, 

I created a new point feature in a feature dataset and have 6 text fields. While adding the fields to the "create feature class" I wanted to set some fields as having a length of 100 to limit characters, and some other fields to have a length of 500 characters (for lengthier descriptions). However, after setting these specific length parameters and saving the newly created feature class, the field length appears to be reset to the default setting of 255. Even using the "Alter Field" tool, the settings will not stay as I want them. Why is this happening? 

Also, what is the point of "Import (fields from other feature classes)" if it does not import ALL of the settings? 

[KoryKramer]

Thomas Colson‌ and Kerry Shakarjian‌

Check this out:

Looks like this will make Pro 2.4.  

[KShak]

Thank you!

[DataOfficer]

Kory Kramer‌ I am having the same issue in 2.5.0. I created a text field in the attributes, set the length to a higher value than the default (e.g. 500 instead of 254) and it reverts to 254 as soon as I save it. I also cannot edit the Length after saving, contrary to the workflow shown in your video clip.

[KoryKramer]

Is it an empty table, or does it already contain records, and you're just adding a text field?

When you say that you can't edit the Length, are you trying to make the length bigger or smaller?

[DataOfficer]

The table already contains records. I was just adding a text field, and was trying to make the length bigger. I have created a new feature class within a geodatabase and it is now allowing me to edit the text length of the new feature class, so I presume it was to do with the storage location of the shapefile.