Passing argument to custom SharePoint list form

Question

Is it possible to pass column data as query string to custom dispform.aspx when view item is clicked ?

For example, if my custom display form name is MyDispform.aspx and when list item is clicked it will open my display form like MyDispform.aspx?user=participant where participant is the column name of the item.

Answer 1

Yes, you can do this. You will need to use some custom XSLT to create your link but it will be something like:

<a href="MyDispForm.aspx?user={@Participant}"><xsl:value-of select="@Participant" /></a>

Then, as indicated by Paul you will need to make sure your custom form does something with the parameter.

Answer 2

The default list forms do not adapt behavior based on query string parameters.