problem assigning declarative values in asp:hyperlink. error: this is not scriptlet. will output as plain text

Question

I am trying to do this:

<%= WebContext.CurrentUser.UserName %>\' runat=\"server\" Text=\'&l         


        

Answer 1

You can use data binding syntax <%# %>. Just be sure that your hyperlink is either in a databound control, such as a ListView item template, or that you explicitly call DataBind() on the control from code-behind.