What the sigmnificance of the # in <%# %>

[SamIAm]

I.e.
<%# ((DataRowView)Container.DataItem)["Description"] %>

Thanks,

S

 

[Andrew Steenson [MSFT]]

SamIAm,

The # is how ASP.NET knows that the string is a data binding expression.
The string between the <%# and %> is by definition a data binding
expression.

Take a look at "data binding expression syntax" in the online help for more
information.

I hope this helps answer your question.

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