MVC3 Html.DisplayFor — Is it possible to have this control generate an ID?

Question

I want to be able to display some text, but also have the text be modifiable via jQuery.

<%= Html.DisplayFor(model => model.DeviceComponentName)%>
         


        

Answer 1

Just add a HiddenFor above the column. This will give you a ID to use for what you need. Simple and does the trick for you to grab that value by ID.

<%= Html.HiddenFor(model => model.DeviceComponentName)%>
<%= Html.DisplayFor(model => model.DeviceComponentName)%>