Trim function 1

[steve100]

Can anyone show me a really easy way to trim strings in JS? I don't know why it is so difficult.

Thanks
Steven

 

[BabyJeffy]

Here is one that uses regular expressions:

function trim(_data) {
  return _data.replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g, '');
}

And you would call it like this:

var trimmedStr = trim('    hello    ');

Cheers,
Jeff

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[BillyRayPreachersSon]

I found that searching on Google for "string trim javascript" turned up more results than you can shake a stick at.

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[Diancecht]

Isn't amazing that there's not built-in trim for Javascript? Or is just me?

Cheers,
Dian

 

[cLFlaVA]

Jeff, have a star. I have a feeling (thread216-1165115) you won't get one from the OP. Besides, I like your solution.



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[BabyJeffy]

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