### FileAuthor

Basic and Crystal syntax.

##### Returns

String

##### Action

FileAuthor inserts (in a formula) the file author name that is included with the report as a field.

##### Typical uses

You can use this function any time you want to print the name of the file author (as specified in the Document Properties dialog box dialog box).

##### Examples

The following example is applicable to both Basic and Crystal syntax:

`FileAuthor`

Creates a field containing the name of the file author. Using this formula is the equivalent of using the File Author field in the Special Fields folder in the Field Explorer.

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