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Python String strip()

In this tutorial, we will learn about the Python String strip() method with the help of examples.

The strip() method removes any leading (starting) and trailing (ending) whitespaces from a given string.

Example

message = '     Learn Python  '


# remove leading and trailing whitespaces
print(message.strip())


# Output: Learn Python

String strip() Syntax

string.strip([chars])

strip() Arguments

The method takes an optional parameter - chars:

  • chars - specifies the set of characters to be removed from both the left and right parts of a string

Note: If the chars argument is not provided, all leading and trailing whitespaces are removed from the string.

strip() Return Value

The method returns a string after removing both leading and trailing spaces/characters.

Example 1: Remove Whitespaces From String

string = '  xoxo love xoxo   '


# leading and trailing whitespaces are removed
print(string.strip())

Output

xoxo love xoxo

Example 2: Remove Characters From String

string = '  xoxo love xoxo   '


# all <whitespace>,x,o,e characters in the left
# and right of string are removed
print(string.strip(' xoe'))

Output

lov

Notes:

  • Removes characters from the left until a mismatch occurs with the characters in the chars argument.
  • Removes characters from the right until a mismatch occurs with the characters in the chars argument.

Example 3: Remove Newline With strip()

We can also remove newlines from a string using the strip() method. For example, 

string = '\nLearn Python\n'
print('Original String: ', string)


new_string = string.strip() 


print('Updated String:', new_string)

Output

Original String:  
Learn Python

Updated String: Learn Python

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