How to format data bound text in a label

Question

I have a label control that is bound to a object collection like

 lblUser.DataBindings.Add(new Binding("Text", UserCollection, "UserName"));

This works fine and the Username on the label. But I need to display the Username as User Name : UserName

How do I add the static "User Name :" part in front of the bound value on the label ?

Answer 1

The easiest way is to use two labels, one for the "User Name:" part, and another that contains the bound name. This way you avoid overcomplicating things. In addition, this can help greatly when you're trying to correctly align multiple label values, making your form look better.

If you must use formatting to do it (in particular interest when binding DateTime values), take a look at the Binding.Format event to provide your own format.