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# ILoggerRepository.Exists Method

Check if the named logger exists in the repository. If so return its reference, otherwise returns `null`.

[Visual Basic]
Function Exists( _
ByVal name As String _
) As ILogger
[C#]
ILogger Exists(
string name
);

#### Parameters

name
  The name of the logger to lookup

#### Return Value

The Logger object with the name specified

#### Remarks

If the names logger exists it is returned, otherwise `null` is returned.

#### See Also

ILoggerRepository Interface | log4net.Repository Namespace