[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #22921: Allow get_users() to return array of values via 'fields' parameter

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#22921: Allow get_users() to return array of values via 'fields' parameter
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 Reporter:  chipbennett              |       Type:  enhancement
   Status:  new                      |   Priority:  normal
Milestone:  Awaiting Review          |  Component:  Users
  Version:  3.5                      |   Severity:  normal
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-testing  |
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 Currently, the `'fields'` parameter in the arguments array for
 `get_users()` only accepts either an array of user data fields, or the
 string `'all'`. Both of these options cause `get_users()` to return an
 array of object comprised of the specified user data. Passing any other
 string value to `'fields'` causes `get_users()` to return an array of user
 IDs.

 Per the Codex:

 > Array of objects, '''except when fields specifies a single field to be
 returned, then an array of values is returned'''. If fields is set to
 all_with_meta, it will return an array of WP_User objects.

 This statement appears to be untrue, but would be incredibly useful if it
 were true.

 Patch adds this functionality to `get_users()`.

 Potentially related: #18581

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