Python String strip() Method
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, and trailing whitespaces.
Leading means at the beginning of the string, trailing means at the end.
You can specify which character(s) to remove, if not, any whitespaces will be removed.
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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