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Validate a TextBox Using an Error Provider in C#
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Validate a TextBox Using an Error Provider in C#
Validating a textbox Using an Error Provider in C# is very important and there are many ways on how to do it. But, in this tutorial, I’m going to teach you the simplest way on how to validate a textbox by using an error provider.
Error provider displays a user-friendly message to notify the user whenever validation fails. Then, that’s the time for the user to correct the error and validate the message in the textbox.
Let’s begin:
Open Microsoft Visual Studio and create a new windows form application. Then, drag two text boxes, labels, button and an error provider.
After setting up the form, double-click the “check” button and do the following codes for validating the textboxes.
private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
//'CHECKING IF THE TWO TEXTBOXES ARE CLEARED.
if(txtStr .Text == "" )
{
//'THE ERROR PROVIDER WILL APPEAR AND IT WILL INFORM THE PROBLEM TO THE USER.
errorProvider1.SetError(txtStr, "Textbox must be filled up.");
}else if(txtInt .Text == ""){
//'THE ERROR PROVIDER WILL APPEAR AND IT WILL INFORM THE PROBLEM TO THE USER.
errorProvider1.SetError(txtInt, "Textbox must be filled up.");
}
else
{
//'SET THE ERROR PROVIDER TO BE CLEARED.
errorProvider1.SetError(txtStr, "");
errorProvider1.SetError(txtInt, "");
//'CHECKING IF YOU HAVE INPUT A NUMERIC VALUE.
if (!System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex.IsMatch(txtStr.Text, "[^0-9]"))
{
//'THE ERROR PROVIDER WILL APPEAR AND IT WILL INFORM THE PROBLEM TO THE USER.
errorProvider1.SetError(txtStr, "You have input a numeric value that is not valid.");
}
if (System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex.IsMatch(txtInt.Text, "[^0-9]"))
{
//'THE ERROR PROVIDER WILL APPEAR AND IT WILL INFORM THE PROBLEM TO THE USER.
errorProvider1.SetError(txtInt, "You have input a string value that is not valid.");
}
}
Output:
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What does this C# WinForms control example demonstrate?
Core Windows Forms control (TextBox, CheckBox, RadioButton, ListBox, TreeView, ProgressBar, Button, DateTimePicker, etc.) usage pattern: properties, events, data binding, common gotchas. Foundation skill for building any C# desktop application capstone.
What .NET and SQL Server versions does this project require?
Most projects in this batch use C# WinForms on .NET Framework 4.5+ (the dominant stack for tutorial sites) with SQL Server 2012 Express or higher. A few newer projects use .NET 6/7/8. To run: install Visual Studio 2019 / 2022 (Community edition is free), install SQL Server Express + SSMS, open the .sln file, build, run.
How do I set up the database for this C# project?
Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance (e.g. localhost\SQLEXPRESS). Right-click Databases > Restore Database OR > New Database then import the included .sql script. Update the connection string in App.config (or in code-behind) with your server name + credentials. Rebuild and run.
Can I use this C# project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?
Yes, but extend it. A bare CRUD form is too narrow for full capstone scope. Add: role-based access (admin/staff/customer login redirect), Crystal Reports or RDLC reports, dashboard with Chart controls, audit log, multi-branch support. Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.
Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘object reference not set’?
Three common C# issues: (1) Connection error: SQL Server isn’t running OR connection string in App.config has wrong server name. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager + verify SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) service is running. (2) NullReferenceException: a control reference or DB column returned NULL, add a check or use ?? operator. (3) Build error ‘The type or namespace could not be found’: missing assembly reference, add via Project > Add Reference.
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