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# IRawLayout.Format Method

Implement this method to create your own layout format.

[Visual Basic]
Function Format( _
ByVal loggingEvent As LoggingEvent _
) As Object
[C#]
object Format(
LoggingEvent loggingEvent
);

#### Parameters

loggingEvent
  The event to format

#### Return Value

returns the formatted event

#### Remarks

Implement this method to create your own layout format.

#### See Also

IRawLayout Interface | log4net.Layout Namespace