How can i customize the ValidationSummary control?

Question

how do i go about modifying the display of the validationSummary control in asp.net i want to modify it completely not just modify the color of the text etc.has anyone got any sample code etc ??

thanks Niall

Answer 1

The validation summary can be easily customized with css. Just give it a CssClass.

Here is an article:

http://weblogs.asp.net/alnurismail/archive/2008/10/16/asp-net-a-validationsummary-with-some-style.aspx

Or this:

http://aspnetresources.com/blog/pimpin_validation_summary_with_css

There are lots of examples to be found.