convert HTML controls to ASP server controls

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I have a bunch of HTML controls created in a design. Now I want to convert them to ASP server controls. Can someone suggest me how to do this? Is it just enough to add runat attribute?

What does this question has to do with asp.net mvc tag ? – Shyju Nov 05 '15 at 19:13 — Shyju, Nov 05 '15 at 19:13
Server controls aren't compatible with MVC. – recursive Nov 05 '15 at 20:14 — recursive, Nov 05 '15 at 20:14

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 05 '15 at 19:19

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You just have to add runat="server" and an id to access it id="whatever"

Example:

<input type="text" value="find" />

<input type="text" runat ="server" id="textId" value="find" />

You can use the id to access it in the codeBehind.

Alternatively, I think you can right click a control in the designer and select run as server control

answered Nov 05 '15 at 19:19

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Upon adding the runat attribute and then when we try to inspect the element, will the runat attribute show up there? – Akansha Nov 05 '15 at 19:27

convert HTML controls to ASP server controls

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