Reader Merge Codes

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Template Merge CodeDescription
[reader("username")]The "username" merge code will display the current reader's username / login. This will work with both readers and authors.
[reader("first-name")]The "first-name" merge code will display the current reader's first name.
[reader("last-name")]The "last-name" merge code will display the current reader's last name.
[reader("full-name")]The "full-name" merge code will display the current reader's first and last name.
[reader("groups")]The "groups" merge code will display a comma-separated list of the current reader's groups.
[reader("ssoid")]The "ssoid" merge code will display the current reader's SSOID. Only shows anything for readers logging in through Single Sign-On.
[reader("custom1")]The "custom1" merge code will display whatever is specified in the Custom 1 field for any given reader.
[reader("custom2")]The "custom2" merge code will display whatever is specified in the Custom 2 field for any given reader.
[reader("custom3")]The "custom3" merge code will display whatever is specified in the Custom 3 field for any given reader.
[reader("custom4")]The "custom4" merge code will display whatever is specified in the Custom 4 field for any given reader.
[reader("custom5")]The "custom5" merge code will display whatever is specified in the Custom 5 field for any given reader.