Set the layer display field

The display field layer property uses a designated field in the feature layer to identify a selected layer in editing tools and the selection chip. You can change the display field on the Layer Properties dialog box or write a custom display expression for easier identification.

Note:

The display field property is also used by MapTips, Pop-ups, published map services, and other areas of ArcGIS Pro that identify a feature layer.

To change the display field, complete the following steps:

1. On the ribbon, click the View tab. In the Windows group, click Contents .

   The Contents pane appears.

2. Right-click the layer and click Properties .

   The Layer Properties dialog box appears.

3. Click the Display tab.

4. Click the Display Field drop-down arrow and choose a field.

   By default, it is set to the first available string field in the feature layer containing the word name in the field name.

   

   Tip:

   To create a custom display expression, click Set an expression .

   On the Expression Builder dialog box, use the Arcade language to concatenate your own text to the text supplied by the designated field, for example, "Street Name: " + $feature.NAME. Custom display expressions use the Feature Display Tile Arcade profile.

   

5. Click OK.