datalist templates

[sthmpsn1]

I have a datalist that I am trying to have if the value of lastName is equal to zzzzzzzz then the text would be white. Otherwise it is a normal color. This is what I have so far which isn't write. I tried several varations but don't know how to check the value.

<asp:dataList ID=&quot;fstfloor&quot; CellPadding=&quot;15&quot; CellSpacing=&quot;10&quot; GridLines= &quot;none&quot; RepeatColumns=&quot;3&quot; RepeatDirection=&quot;Vertical&quot; runat=&quot;server&quot;>
<itemtemplate>
<td>
<%# if Container.DataItem( &quot;lastName&quot; ) = &quot;zzzzzzzz&quot; Then %>
<font color=&quot;#FFFFFF&quot;>
<%# Container.DataItem( &quot;lastName&quot; ) %>
</font>
<% else %>
<%# Container.DataItem( &quot;lastName&quot; ) %>
<% end if %>
</td>
<td>
<%# Container.DataItem( &quot;firstName&quot; ) %>
</td>
<td>
<%# Container.DataItem( &quot;phonenumber&quot; ) %>
</td>
</itemtemplate>
</aspataList>

 

[link9]

The event you need is the &quot;itemDataBound&quot; event. Do a search on google for &quot;datalist itemdatabound&quot; and you'll see many examples of what you're asking.

And those examples will be much more in-depth and thorough than I could be here q&d, which is why I refer you to other resources.

Post back to this thread if you run into specific problems with the event, and we'll work them out.


paul