.trim()

Published Jun 20, 2021Updated Jun 28, 2023
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Removes existing whitespace from both ends of a string.

Syntax

string.trim();

Example

Removing all existing whitespace from both ends of a string using .trim() method:

console.log(' Hello World '.trim());
// Output: Hello World

Codebyte Example

The following is a runnable example demonstrating the .trim() method:

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