LTRIM

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Removes whitespace from the left (beginning) of a string.

Syntax

LTRIM(expr)
sql

Arguments

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
stringVARCHARYesString to trim

Returns

String with leading whitespace removed

Notes

  • Removes spaces, tabs, newlines from the beginning only
  • Trailing whitespace is preserved
  • Middle whitespace is preserved

Examples

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