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Python String strip() Method

❮ String Methods


Example

Remove spaces at the beginning and at the end of the string:

txt = "     banana     "

x = txt.strip()

print("of all fruits", x, "is my favorite")
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Definition and Usage

The strip() method removes any leading (spaces at the beginning) and trailing (spaces at the end) characters (space is the default leading character to remove)


Syntax

string.strip(characters)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
characters Optional. A set of characters to remove as leading/trailing characters

More Examples

Example

Remove the leading and trailing characters:

txt = ",,,,,rrttgg.....banana....rrr"

x = txt.strip(",.grt")

print(x)
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❮ String Methods