VBScript LTrim, RTrim, Trim Function

Returns a copy of a string without leading spaces (LTrim), trailing spaces (RTrim), or both leading and trailing spaces (Trim).

Syntax: VBScript LTrim, RTrim, Trim Function

LTrim(string)

RTrim(string)

Trim(string)

Arguments: VBScript LTrim, RTrim, Trim Function

string

Any valid string expression. If string contains Null, Null is returned.

Remarks: VBScript LTrim, RTrim, Trim Function

The following example uses the LTrim, RTrim, and Trim functions to trim leading spaces, trailing spaces, and both leading and trailing spaces, respectively:

Dim MyVar

MyVar = LTrim(" vbscript ") ' MyVar contains "vbscript ".

MyVar = RTrim(" vbscript ") ' MyVar contains " vbscript".

MyVar = Trim(" vbscript ") ' MyVar contains "vbscript".