Warning: This function has been deprecated. Use the_author_meta() instead.
the_author_description() WordPress Function
The the_author_description() function is used to display the author's description for a given author. This function can be used in conjunction with the_author() or get_the_author_meta() functions.
the_author_description() #
Display the description of the author of the current post.
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File: wp-includes/deprecated.php
function the_author_description() {
_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '2.8.0', 'the_author_meta(\'description\')' );
the_author_meta('description');
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.8.0 | Use the_author_meta() |
| 1.0.0 | Introduced. |