Core Function
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the_author( mixed $deprecated = '', mixed $deprecated_echo = true ) Displays the name of the author of the current post.
Parameters 0 required
| Name / Type | Description |
|---|---|
| $deprecated string | Deprecated. |
| $deprecated_echo bool | Deprecated. Use get_the_author(). Echo the string or return it. |
Return Value
(string)
The author's display name, from get_the_author().
Function Information
Since Version
0.71
Source File
wp-includes/author-template.php
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