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GetCreator

Returns the document author.

Syntax​

expression.GetCreator();

expression - A variable that represents a ApiCore class.

Parameters​

This method doesn't have any parameters.

Returns​

string

Example​

Read the name of the author stored in the core properties of a document.

// How do I get the creator's name from the core properties in a document?

// Identify who originally authored a document without opening its file dialog in a document.

const doc = Api.GetDocument();
const core = doc.GetCore();
core.SetCreator("John Smith");

const creator = core.GetCreator();
const paragraph = doc.GetElement(0);
paragraph.AddText("Creator: " + creator);