Trim String

VBA – Trim String

The Trim function in VBA is used to remove all leading and trailing spaces from a string.

Syntax:

Trim(string)

Parameter:

string: The string from which you want to remove leading and trailing spaces.

Return Value:

Example

				
					Dim str1 As String
Dim trimmedStr As String

str1 = "   Hello, World!   " 
trimmedStr = Trim(str1) 

' trimmedStr will be "Hello, World!"

Use Cases:

Data Cleaning:
- Removing extra spaces from user input.
- Preparing data for database entry or processing.
String Comparisons:
- Ensuring accurate string comparisons by removing any leading or trailing spaces that might affect the result.
Data Formatting:
- Removing unnecessary spaces from the beginning and end of text fields in reports or forms.
  
  Key Considerations:
  - Trim removes only leading and trailing spaces. It does not remove spaces within the string itself.