LJUST$(string-expression, integer-expression, string-expression)

Returns a left-justified string by padding the input string (first parameter) with the pad string (third parameter) until the result length is at least the specified width (second parameter).

Examples

PRINT LJUST$("Retro", 10, " ")

Produces "Retro " (padded with spaces).

PRINT LJUST$("42", 5, "0")

Produces "42000".

REM Use multi-character padding

PRINT LJUST$("X", 6, "-=")

Produces "X-=-=-".

Notes

If the original string is already at least the specified length, it is returned unchanged.
The pad string is repeated as many times as necessary, and may be truncated to fit exactly.
Pad string must not be empty; an empty pad string raises an error.
Useful for creating fixed-width tables or aligning output.

See also: RJUST$ · LEN