Python String strip() Method
Example
Remove spaces at the beginning and end of a string:
txt = " banana " x = txt.strip() print("of all fruits", x, "is my favorite")
Definition and Usage
The strip() method removes any leading (initial) and trailing (final) characters (spaces are the default leading characters to be removed).
Syntax
string.strip(characters)
Parameter Value
Parameter | Description |
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characters | Optional. A set of characters, the leading/trailing characters to be removed. |
More Examples
Example
Remove leading and trailing characters:
txt = ",,,,,rrttgg.....banana....rrr" x = txt.strip(",.grt") print(x)