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# field(_:)

Returns the value of `name`, or `nil` if the field is unauthored.

```
func field(_ name: USDToken) -> USDValue?
```

## Parameters

`name`

The field name to look up.

## Return Value

The field’s value, or `nil` if unauthored.

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