The Author Dynamic Shortcode is a shortcode to dynamically retrieve and manipulate data related to post authors.
Syntax
{author:field}fieldindicates the specific author information to retrieve.
Key Arguments
Key arguments for the 'author' Dynamic Shortcode can include:
idDesignates the author's ID. Defaults to the current author if not specified.{author:field @ID=3}
Examples
Simple Author Name Retrieval
{author:name}Retrieves the name of the current author of the post.
Author Name with Specific ID
{author:name@id=5}Fetches the name of the author with ID 5.
Author Specific Information Retrieval
{author:custom_field@id=3}Here, the shortcode retrieves a specific custom field value (replace
custom_fieldwith the actual field name) related to the author with ID 3.
Special Privileges
Accessing certain author fields might necessitate heightened privileges, especially for sensitive data. Such instances require the Author Dynamic Shortcode's use within Power Shortcodes, which are equipped to handle privileged data securely. For example, fetching an author's private email may need these elevated privileges.