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# apply(_:)

Applies the specified layout attributes to the element.

```
@MainActor optional func apply(_ layoutAttributes: NSCollectionViewLayoutAttributes)
```

## Parameters

`layoutAttributes`

The layout attributes to apply.

## Discussion

In your custom elements, you can use this method to apply the specified attributes to your content. For example, if your element object is a view controller, you would override this method and use it to apply the attributes to the root view object. When using your element with a layout object that supports custom attributes, you would also use this method to apply those custom attributes.

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