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## ASP.NET TableCell Text Property The `Text` property is a fundamental member of the `TableCell` control in ASP.NET Web Forms. It allows developers to programmatically or declaratively set and retrieve the plain text content displayed inside an individual table cell. --- ## Definition and Usage The `Text` property is used to get or set the text content of a `TableCell` control. When you set this property, the specified string is rendered directly inside the HTML `` (or ``) tag. If the cell contains child controls (such as buttons, labels, or textboxes), setting the `Text` property will clear those controls and replace them with the specified text string. --- ## Syntax ### Declarative Syntax ```xml ``` ### Property Values | Property Value | Description | | :--- | :--- | | `string` | A string value representing the text content to be displayed inside the table cell. | --- ## Code Examples ### Example 1: Declarative Implementation The following example demonstrates how to set the `Text` property of a `TableCell` directly within the markup (.aspx file): ```xml

``` ### Example 2: Programmatic Implementation (C#) You can also manipulate the `Text` property dynamically in your code-behind file: ```csharp // Code-behind (.aspx.cs) protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e) { if (!IsPostBack) { // Create a new row TableRow row = new TableRow(); // Create a cell and set its Text property TableCell cell = new TableCell(); cell.Text = "Dynamic Cell Content"; // Add the cell to the row, and the row to the table row.Cells.Add(cell); tab1.Rows.Add(row); } } ``` --- ## Important Considerations 1. **HTML Encoding:** The `Text` property does not automatically HTML-encode its value. If you assign HTML tags to the `Text` property (e.g., `cell.Text = "Bold Text"`), the browser will render it as HTML. To prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities when displaying user input, ensure you use `HttpUtility.HtmlEncode()` before assigning values to this property. 2. **Conflict with Child Controls:** A `TableCell` can contain either text or child controls. If you add controls to the `TableCell.Controls` collection and also set the `Text` property, the `Text` property value will override the child controls during rendering, or vice versa depending on the lifecycle stage. For complex cell layouts, it is recommended to use child controls (like `Literal` or `Label`) instead of the `Text` property.