Why we use runat=server with validation controls like RequiredFieldValidator in asp.net.As this validator execute on client side?

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Richard C Bishop 12-Aug-13 12:52pm

It does not run on the client side. The "runat=server" indicates that it runs on the server. What makes you think it is client side?

ZurdoDev 12-Aug-13 12:59pm

I'm sure the OP means that since the validation of the validation control actually takes place on the client.

Richard C Bishop 12-Aug-13 13:05pm

That is probably a safe assumption, however, I had hoped to get the OP to do a little bit of critical thinking.

ZurdoDev 12-Aug-13 13:09pm

You know better. :)

Richard C Bishop 12-Aug-13 13:40pm

A guy and dream though....

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ZurdoDev · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-12T07:01:00

The runat=server allows you to access the properties in C# code behind. So, you could dynamically change settings on Page Load for example based on other inputs you might have.

But in this case, you are right, the actual validation happens client side.

You can even put a runat=server on a div tag or other html tag, give it an id, and then access it in server side code. I've needed to do that sometimes.

Why we use runat=server with validation controls like RequiredFieldValidator in asp.net.As this validator execute on client side?

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