Sending Dropdown Displayname in Email Template

Question

I am sure I am missing something. I cannot find the syntax to refer to the displayname in a dropdown list. ${mydropdown} gives me the value but I need both the value and the displayname. I've verified that they are both set correctly by using a rule to populate two text fields with them.

Any assistance is appreciated.

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Nina_Carty · Accepted Answer

The answer to the issue is that the displayname cannot be used in the email template without first creating a rule to update a text field with it. The text field can then be used in the email template.

Nina_Carty · Answer

Yes, we have a list of contacts who are responsible for specific items. Our citizens need to be able to choose a topic and the email with their question will go to the appropriate person.

Dropdown configuration:

Value = contact email

Displayvalue = topic

I can send the email using the value but would like to include the topic chosen in the email subject for the person receiving it.

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