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[Resolved] Select Field To Show Display Text, Not Custom field Content

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Problem: I would like to display the text label instead of the option value from a select field in a User's profile.

Solution: You can use the Types usermeta shortcode to display the text label:

[types usermeta="my-select-field" user_current="true"][/types]

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/customizing-sites-using-php/functions/#select

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Last updated by Vincent 4 years, 10 months ago.

Assisted by: Christian Cox.

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#1275889

I am trying to:
- use shortcode, [wpv-user field="my-select-field"] for a select field.

I expected to see:
- display text associated with the login user.

Instead, I got:
- custom field content associated with the login user.

Is there any way I can use a shortcode to get the display text associated and not the custom field content?

#1275993

Hi, you can use the Types usermeta shortcode to display the text label:

[types usermeta="my-select-field" user_current="true"][/types]

More examples and information here: https://toolset.com/documentation/customizing-sites-using-php/functions/#select

#1276223

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!

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