# Logging
# Introduction
This section explains only the blocks that have been added to the standard blocks by openHAB
# Logging and Output
These blocks enable arbitrary content to be published to the openHAB log (opens new window).
# Log Statement
Function: Sends an entry to the openHAB log file with a defined severity level.
A severity level (opens new window) can be provided via the dropdown list for the log statement
- error
- warn
- info
- debug
- trace
# Print Statement
Function: creates a print statement with the given text in the rule that logs to stdout
# Return to Blockly Reference
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