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How can I change the name in the byline?

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This FAQ applies to: Plone 2.5.x, Plone 2.1.x

I would like to be able to change an item's authorship (the name the item is attributed to for example 'by John Doe - last modified ....). Even though I have changed the ownership of my item, it still appears to be 'authored' by my user. How can I change the name in the byline?

Under Plone 2.1.x use the Properties tab there is a Creators field. The first person listed in the Creators field will be attributed with authorship and will show up in the byline.  In a format similar to:

by Douglas Adams — last modified May 2, 2006.

note: Being listed in the Creators field has no effect on item permissions. Permissions are affected by ownership not authorship.

by David Bain — last modified May 4, 2007 - 17:25 All content is copyright Plone Foundation and the individual contributors.

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