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# LayoutSkeleton.Format Method

Implement this method to create your own layout format.

[Visual Basic]
MustOverride Public Sub Format( _
ByVal writer As TextWriter, _
ByVal loggingEvent As LoggingEvent _
) _
Implements ILayout.Format
[C#]
public abstract void Format(
TextWriter writer,
LoggingEvent loggingEvent
);

#### Parameters

writer
  The TextWriter to write the formatted event to
loggingEvent
  The event to format

#### Implements

ILayout.Format

#### Remarks

This method is called by an appender to format the loggingEvent as text.

#### See Also

LayoutSkeleton Class | log4net.Layout Namespace