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INITIALS Function

The INITIALS function returns the short name as specified in the Working Papers or Time Staff Setup dialog.

Syntax

INITIALS(UserID)

Where the user ID entered for security is MN1 and the short name is MN.

Example 1

INITIALS(MN1)

If the example user is logged in, and protection is on, the short name MN is placed in the cell.

Example 2

INITIALS(WHOAMI())

Entering this syntax returns the short name (MN) for the user who is currently logged in. If protection is not on, the cell is blank.

INITIALS(WHOAMI(1))

Entering this syntax returns the short name (MN) for the user who is currently logged in. If protection is not on, the Initials (for role completion) from the Working Papers User Identity is displayed.

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