why is he in this report vs why is he on this report

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Why is he in this report?' implies questioning the presence of someone within the content of the report. On the other hand, 'Why is he on this report?' suggests questioning the inclusion or appearance of someone on the physical document of the report.

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why is he in this report

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to question the presence of someone within the content of a report.

This phrase is used to inquire about the reason for someone's inclusion or involvement in the content of a report.

Examples:

Why is he in this report if he wasn't part of the project?
I don't understand why he is in this report; he has no relevant experience.
Can you explain why he is in this report about the company's finances?

Alternatives:

Why is he included in this report?
What is his role in this report?
How did he end up in this report?

why is he on this report

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to question the inclusion or appearance of someone on the physical document of a report.

This phrase is used to inquire about the reason for someone being listed or featured on the physical document of a report.

Examples:

I'm not sure why he is on this report cover; he wasn't involved in the project.
Why is he on this report if he didn't contribute to the research?
Can you explain why he is on this report's list of authors?

Alternatives:

Why is he listed on this report?
What is his name doing on this report?
How did he get on this report?

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why is he in this report vs why is he on this report