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TRIM function

Removes spaces from text

Removes all spaces from text except for single spaces between words.

Syntax

TRIM(text)

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
textYesThe text from which you want spaces removed." Hello Univer "

Try TRIM

Remove extra ordinary spaces

=TRIM(" North Harbor ")

Remove extra ordinary spaces. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.

Inspect the current formula

Read its written arguments or observe actual operation values in a separate local calculation. This action neither applies a draft nor grades an answer.

Read the formula, one argument at a time

Explore the written function calls and their inputs. The calculation result belongs to the complete formula.

TRIM · top-level call

=TRIM(" North Harbor ")

1 / 1 · text

The text from which you want spaces removed.

TRIM reference ↗

Follow the cells behind a result

Read explicit local references and helper formulas using a separate calculation. Your draft stays in this field; the worksheet and practice checks do not change.

The worksheet runs locally. Published checks apply to the supplied example only. Native Excel and Google Sheets compatibility remain unverified.

Clean a complete batch

Keep original records, apply exact-prefix and selected-occurrence rules, and compare every intermediate result.

Open targeted text cleanup practice →

Practice a complete task

Reference and compatibility

Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.