i have a datagrid web control and assigned its ondelete command property to Delete_Grid private void in code-behind page. i got the error that alert me this function cannot be called because it's protected. then i change it to public directive and everything is fine. my question is: all the functions implememented code-behind that acts as event handlers for webcontrols placed in a page must be declared as public?

No it must not be declared as Public.

hi, then, how can i call it so i don´t receive that message telling me the function cannot be used due to its private directive resctriction? thanks...

Uh, I´d solved the problem. thanks....!!!!