formatting string in Eval

i want to format string in gridview like this

DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"current_value","{0:c}")

but its not working

any help?

Re: formatting string in Eval

check these links

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/2d76z3ck.aspx

http://forums.asp.net/p/1080564/2539902.aspx

Re: formatting string in Eval

Hi,

Please kindky share the exact problem with more details, what do you mean by not working? The syntax seems to be correct. it would be better if you can make sure the name in the data source is indeed current_value, and it can be displayed as a currency.

Best Regards,

Ming Xu.