onServerClick when javascript disabled

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I'm trying to get an html button to call a server-side method like this:

<button onserverclick="onClick" runat="server">Submit</button>

However, this call is not being made when the browser's javascript is disabled.

I am confused because my understanding is that this call has no interaction with javascript.

So this works when JavaScript is enabled? – Musa Aug 28 '12 at 19:04 — Musa, Aug 28 '12 at 19:04
It works fine when JavaScript is enabled – blackconstant Aug 28 '12 at 19:10 — blackconstant, Aug 28 '12 at 19:10
What server-side language/framework are you using? – Musa Aug 28 '12 at 19:11 — Musa, Aug 28 '12 at 19:11

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:56

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The __doPostBack() method is responsible for raising a click event to the server in the background. With JavaScript disabled there's no way that's going to happen.

Here's one of the many articles that explains how this works. And a related question here which gives a glimpse into what code is generated behind the scenes.

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answered Aug 28 '12 at 19:16

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I see, thanks! How then would I go about submitting a form to the server without JavaScript? – blackconstant Aug 28 '12 at 20:03
@blackconstant: Use the plain `action` attribute on the form. Also, You could also use the [noscript](http://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_noscript.asp) HTML tag. Maybe to display a message to the user, at least? – Robin Maben Aug 28 '12 at 20:06

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