SmartSpider wrote: Use controls correctly - You still don't seem to understand this. :sigh: Unless the AutoPostback property is true the TextChangeEvent will not fire until a postback is triggered, such clicking a button. Since you seem to not understand the processes involved in ASP.NET I would suggest you take some time to read up on the subject before proceeding with your project. SmartSpider wrote: And no, I'm not using Ajax Then you are limiting yourself and reducing the overall user experience, IMO only two letters away from being an asset

Aha! The Container.Parent - thanks a lot Paul. I did find a workaround, but this is definitely looks sleeker. My workaround: In the ItemDataBound of parent lv, where I bind the child lv's data, I modified my SQL - I now first retrieve the category name using: string catgName = ((System.Data.DataRowView)((ListViewDataItem)e.Item).DataItem)["quesCatgName"].ToString(); Then set my SQL to: sqlStr = "SELECT quesId, quesText, quesHint, '" + catgName + "' as quesCatgName FROM....." This way, the category is available as 'quesCatgName' in the child lv - dunno if this causes a greater overhead - I will modify my code to use the approach you sent. Thanks, ~R