How do I change an ActiveIndex numeric value to text?

Question

In my ASP.Net web page, I want to change the active index numerical values to text values.

For instance, the active index currently renders numerically as 1, 2, 3, 4, etc... I would like to have this index render as a, b, c, d, etc...

Could you please suggest a way to do so?

Answer 1

write simple mapping function which returns corresponding alphabet.

Answer 2

The answers to this question will help. Basically you can just cast your int to a char if you want a really rudimentary solution.

Answer 3

You can convert them easily using:

char c = (char)(96 + index);

It will return a when index is 1, b when 2 and so on...

You will have to write additional code if you want aa for index value of 27.