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  • August 22, 2025
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I have a data table set up with two columns:

  • Column 1: Name
  • Column 2: Email Address

The intent is for the user to select a name in the start form, which auto-populates the email in another action within the same form. The selected information can then be used in multiple forms throughout the workflow.  However, I am only able to make the employee email visible with a label action.  I am unable to use the information within the label action in subsequent forms within the workflow.  

Can the selected table information be used as a variable within a text-short action?

Is there a way to use the table information selected in a start form in multiple forms within a workflow?

See the example workflow below, which hopefully explains my situation. 

https://deepwater-376274.workflowcloud.com/forms/710c5e97-cbcc-4777-9837-3d06bbb0498a

Best answer by Chris_Ben

Great to know you’ve resolved this Adrian.  Just in case anyone was wondering how to do it, you would look up the email address to a form variable.  That form variable can then be used as a display item inside a label in the form or you could write a rule to put it into a field.  The form variable will also be available for subsequent workflow actions and forms.

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I have identified my issue.  Please disregard this questions. 


Chris_Ben
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  • August 24, 2025

Great to know you’ve resolved this Adrian.  Just in case anyone was wondering how to do it, you would look up the email address to a form variable.  That form variable can then be used as a display item inside a label in the form or you could write a rule to put it into a field.  The form variable will also be available for subsequent workflow actions and forms.