You could probably use <%= myField %>, but it's probably better to use Data Formatting in the DataBind. ie. <%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Description")%> becomes <%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Description", "{0,40}")%> (I think I have that right, I'm working from memory, but it should lead you in the right direction if it's not quite there) Paul We all will feed the worms and trees
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