Question

Is it possible to add a custom header to the Excel while exporting a DataSet to Excel in ASP.NET?
I have one requirement like this. I can export the DataSet to the Excel successfully. But I can’t add the custom header. Please help me if anybody have the solution. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

IF you are using Response.Write to Export the Excel.
You can use the following code with minimal effort and the Header can be customized as you want, just like HTML headers.

Response.ContentType = "application/vnd.ms-excel";
Response.AddHeader("Content-Disposition", "attachment; filename=test.xls;");                
StringWriter stringWrite = new StringWriter();        
HtmlTextWriter htmlWrite = new HtmlTextWriter(stringWrite);        
dgrExport.DataSource = dtExport;        
dgrExport.DataBind();
dgrExport.RenderControl(htmlWrite);
string headerTable = @"<Table><tr><td>Report Header</td></tr><tr><td><img src=""D:\\Folder\\Report Header.jpg"" \></td></tr></Table>";
Response.Write(headerTable);
Response.Write(stringWrite.ToString());        
Response.End();

Mac, Are you looking for the same?