'trim()' javascript function issues with Internet Explorer

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trim() is not working in Internet Explorer(it's working properly in Chrome and Firefox). However I need to trim the value to prevent empty spaces.

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 29 '11 at 06:11

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I don't think JavaScript provides trim() does it? Some browsers may implement it, and various libraries implement it.

You can add your own, something like this:

String.prototype.trim = function() {
    return this.replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g,"");
}

answered Apr 29 '11 at 06:11

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score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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If this turns out to be an IE bug, you can always implement your own workaround using RegEx in JavaScript like this left trim function sample - the sample can be expanded to trim both left and right sides. This Regex should work in all browsers.

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answered Apr 29 '11 at 06:09

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score 2 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:12

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Have a look @ this -> Trim not working in IE

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answered Apr 29 '11 at 06:09

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This one is easier by using **JQuery.trim(string);** and this solution is suitable for my application. **Because i am using JQuery** in my application. – vissu Apr 29 '11 at 07:27

'trim()' javascript function issues with Internet Explorer

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