Title: Post Author block
Author: Femy Praseeth
Published: November 21, 2022
Last modified: May 21, 2026

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# Post Author block

## In this article

 * [Block toolbar](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#block-toolbar)
    - [Transform to](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#transform-to)
    - [Block moving tools](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#block-moving-tools)
    - [Text alignment](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#text-alignment)
    - [Duotone filter](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#duotone-filter)
    - [Text formatting](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#text-formatting)
    - [Options](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#options)
 * [Block settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#block-settings)
 * [Settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#settings)
 * [Color](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#color)
 * [Typography](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#typography)
 * [Dimensions](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#dimensions)
 * [Advanced](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#advanced)
 * [Changelog](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#changelog)

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The _Post Author_** **block_ _displays the username, avatar, and byline of the post’s
author. 

![Post author block on the editor](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/2023/
04/post-author-block.png)

The _Post Author_ block has a byline space in which you can write optional text,
such as “Written by:” or “Post Author: ” to precede the author’s name_._ Moreover,
there are options in the block settings to show author’s avatar, bio, and link the
author name to the author page.

![The byline on the post author block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/
2023/04/post-author-byline.png)

Single post templates already include the _Post Author_ block by default. That said,
you can insert this block elsewhere by clicking the **Add block **icon to open the
block inserter pop-up window and search for the _Post Author_ block.

![A demonstration of adding and using the post author block](https://wordpress.org/
documentation/files/2023/04/post-author.gif)

You can also type /Post Author and hit enter in a new paragraph block to add one
quickly.

Detailed instructions on adding blocks can be found [here](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/adding-a-new-block/).

## 󠀁[Block toolbar](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#block-toolbar)󠁿

Each block has its own toolbar, which contains unique controls that let you customize
or configure the block. The _Post Author_ block has the following options on its
toolbar:

### 󠀁[Transform to](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#transform-to)󠁿

If you click the **Post Author** icon on the toolbar, you’ll open the **Transform
to **options to convert the block into **Columns**, **Group**, and **Post Author
Name** blocks.

![Transform option in the Post Author block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2022/11/Transform-option-in-the-Post-Author-block.png)

### 󠀁[Block moving tools](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#block-moving-tools)󠁿

The **Drag** button lets you drag and drop the Post Author block and reposition 
it anywhere on the editor, while the **Move up** and **Move down** buttons let you
move the Post Author block up or down on the editor. 

![Block moving tools in the Post Author block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2022/11/Block-moving-tools-in-the-Post-Author-block.png)

If the Post Author is inside a row block, the **Move up** and **Move down** buttons
are replaced by the **Move left **and **Move right **buttons to move the Post Author
block inside the row block.

![Block moving tools in the Post Author block when inside a row block](https://wordpress.
org/documentation/files/2022/11/Block-moving-tools-in-the-Post-Author-block-when-
inside-a-row-block.png)

### 󠀁[Text alignment](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#text-alignment)󠁿

Text alignment options lets you choose to align the author’s name left, center, 
or right.

![Text alignment tools in the Post Author block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2022/11/Text-alignment-tools-in-the-Post-Author-block.png)

### 󠀁[Duotone filter](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#duotone-filter)󠁿

The duotone filter options let you apply the duotone filter to the **Post Author**
avatar that will be shown in this block when enabled.

![Duotone filter in the Post Author block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/
2022/11/Duotone-filter-in-the-Post-Author-block.png)

### 󠀁[Text formatting](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#text-formatting)󠁿

![Text formatting in the Post Author block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2022/11/Text-formatting-in-the-Post-Author-block.png)

The text formatting options are available when editing the **Post Author block’s**
byline. Here are the available text formatting options:

 * Bold
 * Italic
 * Link

There’s also a drop-down menu that displays more options as follows:

 * Highlight
 * Inline code
 * Inline image
 * Keyboard input
 * Strikethrough
 * Subscript
 * Superscript

### 󠀁[Options](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#options)󠁿

The **Options **button on a block toolbar gives you more features to customize the
block. 

[Read about these and other settings.](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/more-options/)

## 󠀁[Block settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#block-settings)󠁿

Every block has specific options in the block settings panel. To open it, select
the block and click the **Settings **button at the top-right section of the editor,
or click the **Options **button on the block toolbar and select **show more settings**.

## 󠀁[Settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#settings)󠁿

![The post author block setting options](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/
2023/04/settings-2.png)

The _Post Author_ settings let you specify the author and whether to display the
avatar, the bio, and/or link the author’s name to the author page. You may also 
choose the avatar size and whether to open the author page in a new tab.

It’s also possible to change the _Color_, _Typography,_ and _Dimensions_ settings.
To access them, open the _Styles _section.

![The style tab on the block settings panel](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2023/04/styles-1.png)

## 󠀁[Color](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#color)󠁿

The _Post Author_ block provides Color settings options to change the text, background,
and link colors

For details refer to this support article: [Color settings overview](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/colors-settings-overview/)

## 󠀁[Typography](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#typography)󠁿

The _Post Author_** **block** **provides typography settings to change the font 
family, appearance, line height, letter spacing, decoration, letter case, and font
size.

For details refer to this support article: [Typography settings overview](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/typography-settings-overview/)

## 󠀁[Dimensions](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#dimensions)󠁿

The _Post Author_ block provides dimension settings options to change padding and
margin size.

For details refer to this support article: [Dimension settings overview](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/dimension-controls-overview/)

## 󠀁[Advanced](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#advanced)󠁿

The _Additional CSS class(es)_ lets you add CSS class(es) to your block, allowing
you to write custom CSS and style the block as you see fit.

![Advanced settings in the Post Author block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2022/11/Advanced-settings-in-the-Post-Author-block.png)

## 󠀁[Changelog](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-author-block/?output_format=md#changelog)󠁿

 * Updated 2023-04-25
    - Updated screenshots and content for 6.2
 * Created 2022-11-21

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First published

November 21, 2022

Last updated

May 21, 2026