A Web User Control in ASP.

NET is a reusable component that combines HTML markup,

server-side logic, and event handling in a single package. It allows developers to create small,
reusable sections of web pages, like login forms or navigation menus, that can be included in
multiple pages without rewriting the code.
Key Points About Web User Controls:
1. File Structure:
o A Web User Control typically consists of two files:
 .ascx file: Contains the HTML markup and ASP.NET server controls (like
buttons, text boxes, etc.).
 .ascx.cs file (or .ascx.vb for Visual Basic): Contains the server-side code
(C# or VB) that manages the control's behavior.
2. Reusability:
o Once created, you can use a user control on multiple pages in the same project,
saving time and promoting code reuse.
3. Easy to Manage:
o You can encapsulate complex logic into smaller pieces, making the application
modular and easier to maintain.
4. Properties & Events:
o Like ASP.NET server controls, user controls can expose properties and events to
customize their behavior from the containing page.
5. Embedding a Web User Control:
o To use a Web User Control on a page, you need to register it using the @Register
directive and then place it on the page with a custom tag.
Example of a Web User Control (.ascx file):
Here are the steps to create a Web User Control in Visual Studio 2022:
Step-by-Step Process
1. Open Visual Studio 2022
 Launch Visual Studio 2022.

2. Create a New ASP.NET Web Application

 Go to File → New → Project.
 In the Create a new project window:
o Search for ASP.NET Web Application.
o Select ASP.NET Web Application (.NET Framework) and click Next.
 Name your project and choose a location, then click Create.
 In the New ASP.NET Project dialog, choose Web Forms and click Create.

3. Add a New Web User Control

 In Solution Explorer (on the right side), right-click the project or any folder where you want to
add the user control.
 Select Add → New Item.
 In the Add New Item dialog, select Web User Control from the list.
 Name the file (e.g., LoginControl.ascx) and click Add.
4. Design the User Control (ASCX File)
 Once the user control is created, Visual Studio will open the .ascx file.
 Add your design elements using HTML and ASP.NET controls.

5. Write Server-Side Logic (ASCX.CS File)

 In Solution Explorer, expand the user control, and you’ll see a .ascx.cs file (e.g.,
LoginControl.ascx.cs).
 Double-click this file to write your C# code behind.
 Example
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6. Register the Web User Control on a Web Form

 Open an existing Web Form (e.g., Default.aspx), or create a new one.
 At the top of the .aspx file, register the user control using the @Register directive
 <%@ Register Src="~/LoginControl.ascx" TagPrefix="uc" TagName="LoginControl" %>
 Use the control inside the form, like this:
7. Run the Application
 Press F5 or click Start in Visual Studio to run the application.
 The web user control (in this case, a login form) will now appear on the web page.
Summary of Steps:
1. Create a new Web Forms project.
2. Add a Web User Control (.ascx) file.
3. Design the user control using ASP.NET controls and HTML.
4. Add server-side logic in the .ascx.cs file.
5. Register the user control in a Web Form (using @Register directive).
6. Run the application to see the user control in action.
This approach modularizes your code, making it easier to maintain and reuse.