ASP.NET ValidationSummaryControl


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Definition and Usage

The ValidationSummary control is used to display a summary of all validation errors on a web page.

The error messages displayed in this control are determined by the ErrorMessage property of each validation control. If the ErrorMessage property of a validation control is not set, no error message will be displayed for that validation control.


Properties

Property Description
DisplayMode How to display the summary. Valid values are:
  • BulletList
  • List
  • SingleParagraph
EnableClientScript Boolean value that specifies whether client-side validation is enabled.
Enabled Boolean value that specifies whether the validation control is enabled.
ForeColor The foreground color of the control.
HeaderText The header text in the ValidationSummary control.
id The unique id of the control.
runat Specifies that the control is a server control. Must be set to "server".
ShowMessageBox Boolean value that specifies whether the validation summary is displayed in a message box.
ShowSummary Boolean value that specifies whether the ValidationSummary control is displayed or hidden.


Examples

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In this example, we use the ValidationSummary control to generate a list of required fields that were left blank for the user to fill in.

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In this example, we use the ValidationSummary control to display a message box for required fields that were left blank for the user to fill in.


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