Disable a HyperLink from code behind

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In my project I need to disable a hyperlink based on some condition. So how can I do this from code behind using C#?

Im assuming you mean a client-side anchor tag? If that's the case, you can't. You'll have to do it with javascript. (or make the anchor tag a server-side asp.net control) — RPM1984, Aug 05 '10 at 10:20

score 11 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 05 '10 at 10:21

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in your aspx, add runat="server" attribute to the tag:

<a id="myHyperLink" runat="server">...</a>

in Page_load method:

if( condition )
    myHyperLink.Enabled = false;

answered Aug 05 '10 at 10:21

onof

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This didn't work for me. 'Enabled' isn't recognised server-side as a property of an tag. Had to use an control. Can't understand how it worked for anyone else. – DJDave Nov 13 '18 at 14:55
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doesnt work for me as wll. Anyone with a better way of doing this – Joel_J Apr 10 '19 at 15:20

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 09 '19 at 07:05

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in your aspx, add runat="server" and id attribute to the tag:

in Page_load method: if(condition) ep_sms.HRef = "#";

answered Jan 09 '19 at 07:05

Sudhir Sonu Kumar

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 18 '22 at 14:05

myHyperLink.Enabled = false; does not work with <a> links

Instead use aria-disabled="true"

In your method add this:

myHyperLink.Attributes.Add("aria-disabled", "true");

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