Beginning ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition

17.6. Using GridView Templates

So far, the examples have used the GridView control to show data using separate bound columns for each field. If you want to place multiple values in the same cell, or you have the unlimited ability to customize the content in a cell by adding HTML tags and server controls, you need to use a TemplateField.

The TemplateField allows you to define a completely customized template for a column. Inside the template you can add control tags, arbitrary HTML elements, and data binding expressions. You have complete freedom to arrange everything the way you want.

For example, imagine you want to create a column that combines the in stock, on order, and reorder level information for a product. To accomplish this trick, you ...