Core Function
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get_the_author_meta( mixed $field = '', mixed $user_id = false ) Retrieves the requested data of the author of the current post.
Parameters 1 required
| Name / Type | Description |
|---|---|
| $field string | Optional. The user field to retrieve. Default empty. |
| (int | | false) $user_id Optional. User ID. Defaults to the current post author. Required |
Return Value
(string)
The author's field from the current author's DB object, otherwise an empty string.
Function Information
Since Version
2.8.0
Source File
wp-includes/author-template.php
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