how to edit "Created by" column in sharepoint list

Question

Hi,

I just want to know whether there is any option to modify the exsting values of Created by filed. I have 10 items in the list and would like to change the created by person name to some of them. Can any one suggest me on this? Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi Surya,

Possible only through code/powershell NOT through UI as its marked as ReadOnly, so won't be visible in EditForm.aspx.

Reference articles:

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/tadd/archive/2008/05/22/updating-the-created-by-and-modified-by-columns-in-sharepoint-lists.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sowmyancs/archive/2008/03/14/can-we-update-the-values-of-created-by-modified-by-columns-in-sharepoint-lists.aspx

Answer 2

You can change the values in the database, but it is not supported...

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Answer 3

Hi Surya,

 

I advise you to read this article:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sharepointdevelopment/thread/c99360f6-d805-4ac9-9b0a-89f4e97dfacd

 

which may be helpful to you, though it’s about the “Created By” in Document Library.

Answer 4

This is simple to do.

Create a custom form and a SharePoint:FormField pointed to the field "Author". You may just want to copy a formfield that is already there and change "Title" for example to "Author". Remember to change the ID to something else though if you do that.

This will create a field that you can use to edit the created by field in the item. Only full control users will be able to edit it though; if anyone else tries to edit it then it won't save.

You can also do this for modified by (Editor).