ASP.NET 4 Unleashed

Using Templates with the DataList Control

The DataList control supports all the same templates as the Repeater control:

• ItemTemplate— Formats each item from the data source.

• AlternatingItemTemplate— Formats every other item from the data source.

• SeparatorTemplate— Formats between each item from the data source.

• HeaderTemplate— Formats before all items from the data source.

• FooterTemplate— Formats after all items from the data source.

In addition, the DataList supports the following templates:

• EditItemTemplate— Displays when a row is selected for editing.

• SelectedItemTemplate— Displays when a row is selected.

The DataList control in Listing 13.9 includes both a HeaderTemplate and a FooterTemplate. The HeaderTemplate contains the ...