retrieve ID of server control using jQuery

Question

How do I get the ID of a server control with jQuery?

E.g. I have

a

Answer 1

Are you using master page. If yes give ContentPlaceHolderID along with control id.

Eg:

 jQuery("#ContentPlaceHolderID_ControlId").val;
   jQuery("#body_label1").text;

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