server side scrollable message boxes using asp

I want to write back a scrollable message box populated with data from the server how would I go about doing this without using Javascript?

If its to be scrollable without using javascript, then you have a few options...

First, you could use the <marquee> tag but this would limit it to internet explorer only.

Second, you could use client side VBScript, but again this is just limiting it to internet explorer.

Lastly, you could use a Flash movie and pass in the information the file would need to display the news ticker.

Sorry, but without javascript those would appear to be your only options.

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I take it you DO want it to Autoscroll?

If not, then just use an iframe so people can manaually scroll content.

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To make an area scroll you put your contents into a DIV tag and use CSS to set overflow="auto" as well as the width, height, borders, etc you want.

It's not clear though which part of what you're trying to do you want help with though: the server side code, the database, message submission, updating the box...

Thanks Rob and Catalyst - I think the <marquee> tag will work in a div with set widths and height using CSS. Once a form has been filled in, I need to write a confirmation back to the user whilst populating it with data specific to the them which is held on the server.

Would it not be easier to just have the information on the page as normal text? What if the user misses something already scrolled through on the marquee? What if the marquee is too slow/fast, etc? Just playing devil's advocate