# Template

Sets the template to be used for this action.

This parameter applies to omfile: File Output Module.

Name:

  Template

Scope:

  module, action

Type:

  word

Default:

  module=RSYSLOG_FileFormat; action=inherits module

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

Sets the template to be used for this action.

When set on the module, the value becomes the default for actions.

## Module usage

    module(load="builtin:omfile" Template="...")

## Action usage

    action(type="omfile" Template="...")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $ActionFileDefaultTemplate — maps to Template (status: legacy)

## See also

See also omfile: File Output Module.

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