Magento Open Source, 1.9.x
Layout Update Examples

The following blocks types can be manipulated with custom layout instructions. Each action must be specified using the full syntax of the instruction. In the following examples, a simplified notation is used to refer to each action, which corresponds to the full syntax of the instruction.

  • Full Syntax
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    <!-- Action can be specified inside either a <block>
     or <reference> instruction. -->
    								
       <action method="someActionName">
          <arg1>Value 1</arg1>
          <arg2>Value 2</arg2>
          <!--   -->
          <argN>Value N</argN>
       </action>
    <!--   -->
  •  Simplified Syntax
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    someActionName($arg1, $arg2, ..., $argN)