How do I filter individual values inside a multi-line text field in ArcGIS Online?

[JohnThomas6]

Hi everyone,
I’m working with a hosted feature layer in ArcGIS Online where several attributes contain multiple action items stored together in one text field, for example:

• Pedestrian • Access • Signal • Intersection

Each row may contain anywhere from 1–6 of these bullet-point items, stored as a multi-line string with • bullets and line breaks.

What I want to do

Create a filter in ArcGIS Online (Map Viewer or Instant Apps) where I can select a single item, such as:

• "Pedestrian"

• "Access"

• "Signal"

• "Intersection"

  …and return all features that contain that item even if the text field contains multiple values.

  My question

  Is there a reliable way in ArcGIS Online to:

  Filter on individual values contained within a multi-value, multi-line text field?

  Additional context

  • This is a hosted feature layer in AGOL, not Enterprise.

  • I want the end-user to be able to click a filter like “Access” or “Signal” and see all matching features.

    What is the best practice for filtering individual items when multiple values live inside one text field in AGOL?

[BrendanNewell]

hey @JohnThomas6 Instant app template "manager" contains a filter that will allow you to filter values that contain "access" for example. There is a post here that outlines where to find this option - https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-instant-apps-ideas/instant-app-manager-filter-layers-with-conta.... There may be other templates that other a similar template.

If Instant apps don't provide the level of customization you need I would look at Experience Builder and the Filter widget, as this will provide more options for configuration and customization.

Thanks,
Brendan