Last updated: August 26, 2026.
The LTrim function removes space characters from the left end of a string.
Syntax
LTrim(string)| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
string | Text expression to trim |
Examples
LTrim(" WebCheatSheet")
CleanCode: LTrim([ProductCode])
SafeText: LTrim(Nz([Notes], ""))LTrim returns Null for Null input. Use Trim when spaces should be removed from both ends.
See Microsoft’s Access function reference for related expression functions.