SQL Server LTRIM() Function
Example
Remove leading spaces from a string:
SELECT LTRIM(' SQL Tutorial') AS LeftTrimmedString;
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Definition and Usage
The LTRIM() function removes leading spaces from a string.
Note: See also the RTRIM() function.
Syntax
LTRIM(string)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | Required. The string to remove leading spaces from |
Technical Details
| Works in: | SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005 |
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