Formatting DataBinder.Eval data

Question

How can I format data coming from a DataBinder.Eval statement in an ASPX page?

For example, I want to display the published date of the news items in a particular fo

Answer 1

Why not use the simpler syntax?

This is the template control "Eval" that takes in the expression and the string format:

protected internal string Eval(
string expression,
string format

)

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