How can I access runat=“server” ASP element using javascript?

Question

It seems everyone is doing this (in code posts etc.)...but I don\'t know how. :(

Whenever I try to manipulate an asp element using JavaScript I get an "element

Answer 1

If you have a textbox:

YOu can use:

var textBox=document.getElementById('<%=txtText.ClientID %>');

Any WebControl exposes the same ClientID property.