What does the Article Audience metadata field control?

The Article Audience metadata field is designed to regulate visibility regarding who can see the article. This means that depending on the settings defined in the Article Audience, only certain groups or individuals may have access to view the content of the article. This is particularly useful in environments where sensitive or specific information needs to be shared selectively, ensuring that only the intended audience has reading access.

In contrast, other options refer to different aspects of article management. The control over who can edit the article pertains to editing permissions rather than visibility. Commenting capabilities are also a distinct function that allows for user interactions but does not relate directly to the audience visibility aspect. Lastly, the creator of the article is a separate metadata that identifies the author, which does not influence who can access or view the article itself. Understanding the distinction of the Article Audience helps in effective knowledge management and in tailoring information dissemination within an organization.