RTRIM$ Function

RTRIM$(string-expression)

Removes all trailing spaces from the end of the string expression and returns the result.

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Examples

PRINT RTRIM$("Hello   ")

Produces "Hello".

PRINT RTRIM$("Retro Rocket   ")

Produces "Retro Rocket" (only trailing spaces removed).

REM Trim before concatenating
a$ = "Name   "
b$ = "Surname"
PRINT RTRIM$(a$) + " " + b$

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Notes

• Only space characters (CHR$(32)) are removed; tabs and other whitespace are not affected.
• If the string has no trailing spaces, it is returned unchanged.
• Use LTRIM$ to remove leading spaces, or TRIM$ to remove both ends.

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See also: LTRIM$ · TRIM$ · LEN