How can you access the value of a hidden field in server-side code in ASP.NET Web Forms?
To access the value of a hidden field in server-side code in ASP.NET Web Forms, you can use the 'HiddenField' control's 'Value' property. Here's an example of how you can retrieve the value:
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Add a HiddenField control to your web form markup (.aspx file):
<asp:HiddenField ID="hiddenField1" runat="server" />
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Set the value of the hidden field on the server-side or through client-side script.
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Access the value of the hidden field in server-side code-behind (.aspx.cs or .aspx.vb) using the Value property:
string hiddenFieldValue = hiddenField1.Value;
// You can now use the value for further processing or manipulation
In the above code snippet, 'hiddenField1' is the ID of the 'HiddenField' control. By accessing its 'Value' property, you can retrieve the stored value as a string.
Make sure that you access the hidden field's value after it has been set, typically during or after a postback event. The value of the hidden field is maintained across postbacks, so you can retrieve it in subsequent requests or event handlers.
Remember to ensure that the hidden field's runat attribute is set to "server" to make it accessible in the server-side code.