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[Resolved] Can’t edit CPT author

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:

How to translate the Author of a post type?

Solution:

- Please go to Toolset > Post Types.
- Click the title of the custom post type in question.
- Scroll down to the "Sections to display when editing".
- Check the "Author" checkbox. (check the attached screenshot)
- On the right side, click the "Save Post Type" button.
- Go back to the edit screen of the post type in the question and this time you will see the Author option to change.

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Last updated by rubenM-3 2 years, 2 months ago.

Assisted by: Christopher Amirian.

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#2489553

Hi,
I'd like to change a CPT's author but I don't see author select field, neither in block editor, classic editor or quicke edit.

Thanks!

#2490597

Christopher Amirian
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Hi there,

- Please go to Toolset > Post Types.
- Click the title of the custom post type in question.
- Scroll down to the "Sections to display when editing".
- Check the "Author" checkbox. (check the attached screenshot)
- On the right side, click the "Save Post Type" button.
- Go back to the edit screen of the post type in the question and this time you will see the Author option to change.

Thanks.

#2490741

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!