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PHP ltrim() function

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PHP string ltrim() function

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:

Parameter Description Required/Optional
String Specify the string to check. Required
charlist Specify character to remove from the string.

  • “” : 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 TutorAspire!  With ltrim() function: Hello PHP TutorAspire!  

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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