The DataList Web server control displays rows of database information in a customizable format. The layout in which the data is displayed is defined in templates that you create. You can create templates for items, alternating items, selected items, and edit items. Header, footer, and separator templates are also available to let you customize the overall appearance of the DataList. By including Button Web server controls in the templates, you can connect the list items to code that allows users to switch between display, selection, and editing modes.

The following topics provide information on how to add DataList control to your ASP.NET Web pages, and how to program them.

In This Section

DataList Web Server Control Overview

How to: Add DataList Controls to an ASP.NET Web Page

How to: Specify Flow or Table Format in DataList Web Server Controls

How to: Specify Horizontal or Vertical Layout in DataList Web Server Controls

How to: Allow Users to Select Items in DataList Web Server Controls

How to: Allow Users to Edit Items in DataList Web Server Controls

How to: Allow Users to Delete Items in DataList Web Server Controls

How to: Respond to Button Events in DataList, Repeater, or GridView Items

How to: Customize DataList Items at Run Time

How to: Customize Items Dynamically in the DataList Web Server Control

How to: Create Templates Dynamically in DataList Web Server Controls

Related Sections

Accessing Data with ASP.NET: Provides general information on using ASP.NET controls to work with data.

ASP.NET Web Server Controls Overview: Provides general information on working with ASP.NET Web server controls.

Individual ASP.NET Web Server Controls: Provides information on other Web server controls.

Data Web Server (ASP.NET) Controls: Provides links to topics about other data controls.

ASP.NET Web Server Controls Templates: Provides links to topics that discuss how to create templates.