Stata Log

The log command records commands and command output, and writes them to a log file.


Usage

Rich Logs

Stata supports a rich log format, using the .smcl file extension.

log using "path/to/file.smcl", replace
log close

Text Logs

Use the text option.

log using "path/to/file.txt", replace text
log close


Temporarily Disabling Logging

Some output should not be recorded. Try:

log off
display "Rather than running commands quietly, temporarily turn off logging.
log on


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