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Since .NET 4 its possible to use the <%: %> syntax for HTML Encoding of text.

In a repeater I use the following syntax to display data 

<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "fieldlabel")%>

The only way I know of to encode the output in the repeater is by using "Server.HtmlDecode". Is it possible to use the new <%: %> in a repeater just in combination with databinding so that I can remove the ugly HtlmDecode syntax. Or is an extention method my only option to improved the readability?

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As of ASP.NET 4.5 this is possible using the new <%#: %> notation

freefaller
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No it is not possible. The <%# is allowing the evaulation of binding data but it use the basic <% block.

The only thing you can do is recreate the <%: by wrapping your code in Html.Encode.

Eg:

<%# Html.Encode(DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "fieldlabel")) %>

The <%: is a shortcut and I guess not every variation of the use of the blocks has been captured to include a shortbut. MS probably didn't want to complicate the issue by creating a ton of different symbols to capture the various uses and only support the most common use.

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    Please note, as of [.NET 4.5 this is possible](http://www.asp.net/aspnet/overview/aspnet-and-visual-studio-2012/whats-new#_Toc318097391) using the new `<%#: %>` notation – freefaller Jan 15 '16 at 11:43
  • @freefaller thanks for the update, after almost 5 years I guess they finally addressed the issue :) – Kelsey Jan 15 '16 at 14:46
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I think the answer is no, based on this question.

Meaning of the various symbols in .aspx page of asp.net

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Doug Chamberlain
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It is possible but need to work more:

Please use below syntax

<asp:Literal ID="fieldlabel" runat="server" Mode="Encode" Text='<%#Eval("fieldlabel")%>"></asp:Literal>
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