# TRIM

The TRIM function removes leading and trailing spaces from a text string, but retains spaces that are between words.

### Syntax

```javascript
trim(value:string)
```

### Arguments

value - Required. A text string.

### Example

```javascript
trim('   Lumel Technologies    ')
//Returns “Lumel Technologies"
```

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### **Excel equivalent**

[**Trim**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/trim-function-410388fa-c5df-49c6-b16c-9e5630b479f9)