id,summary,reporter,owner,description,type,status,priority,milestone,component,version,severity,resolution,keywords,cc
22921,Allow get_users() to return array of values via 'fields' parameter,chipbennett,,"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",enhancement,new,normal,Future Release,Users,3.5,normal,,has-patch needs-testing,