PHP string ltrim() function

4 Sept 2024 | 1 min read

PHP string ltrim() function is predefined function. It is often used to remove whitespace from both sides of a string or other character from the left side of a string.

Syntax:

ParameterDescriptionRequired/Optional
StringSpecify the string to check.Required
charlistSpecify character to remove from the string.
  • "\0" : NULL
  • "\t" : tab
  • "\n" : new line
  • "\x0B" : vertical tab
  • "\r" : carriage return
  • " " : ordinary white space
Optional

Example 1

Output:

Without ltrim() Function: Hello PHP! With ltrim() function : Hello PHP! 

Example 2

Output:

Without ltrim() Function: Hello PHP Javatpoint! With ltrim() function: Hello PHP Javatpoint! 

Example 3

Output:

Without ltrim(): Hello World! With ltrim: Hello World! 

Note: To remove newlines from the left side of a string then we can use (\n):


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