Changing background color of datagrid cells in vb.net

Silver Grey

Can anybody show me how to change the background of selected datagrid cells Thanks

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jsampsonPC

The answer you seek rests within the DataGridViewColumn.DefaultCellStyle.BackColor class. Enjoy! Here's an example I wrote up:

For Each dgvc As DataGridViewColumn In dgvTableList.Columns

 If dgvc.HeaderText = "name" Then
    dgvc.AutoSizeMode = DataGridViewAutoSizeColumnMode.DisplayedCells
 ElseIf dgvc.HeaderText = "crdate" Then
    dgvc.AutoSizeMode = DataGridViewAutoSizeColumnMode.Fill
    dgvc.DefaultCellStyle.BackColor = Color.Aquamarine
 Else
    dgvc.Visible = False
 End If

Silver Grey

Is your reply for 2005?? I have 2003. my 2003 does not know what this is "DataGridViewColumn" What is the solution in 2003 Thanks

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jsampsonPC

Um, I don't know what a .NET1.1 solution would be. Sorry. For what it's worth, my VS2005 Intellisense doesn't pick up "DataGridViewColumn" either. I just ignore the intellisense and keep typing - the code works, but intellisense won't display "DataGridViewColumn" as a class under the namespace.

Jonathan Sampson www.SampsonResume.com

Silver Grey

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU IGNORE AND KEEP TYPING?? can you show me what it is you are typing ?? Thanks

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jsampsonPC

Calm down, no need for caps - I'm trying to help you here :) I coded this, and it worked as you requested.

For Each dgvc As DataGridViewColumn In dgvTableList.Columns

 If dgvc.HeaderText = "name" Then
    dgvc.AutoSizeMode = DataGridViewAutoSizeColumnMode.DisplayedCells
 ElseIf dgvc.HeaderText = "crdate" Then
    dgvc.AutoSizeMode = DataGridViewAutoSizeColumnMode.Fill
    dgvc.DefaultCellStyle.BackColor = Color.Aquamarine
 Else
    dgvc.Visible = False
 End If

Jonathan Sampson www.SampsonResume.com