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