String.prototype.trimRight()

Non-standard
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The trimRight() method removes whitespace from the right end of a string.

Syntax

str.trimRight()

Return value

A new string representing the calling string stripped of whitespace from its right end.

Description

The trimRight() method returns the string stripped of whitespace from its right end. trimRight() does not affect the value of the string itself.

Examples

Using trimRight()

The following example displays the lowercase string ' foo':

var str = '   foo  ';
console.log(str.length); // 8
str = str.trimRight();
console.log(str.length); // 6
console.log(str);        // '   foo'

Specifications

Not part of any standard. Implemented in JavaScript 1.8.1.

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeFirefoxEdgeInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic Support(Yes)3.5(Yes)(No)??
FeatureAndroidChrome for AndroidEdge mobileFirefox for AndroidIE mobileOpera AndroidiOS Safari
Basic Support??(Yes)(Yes)(No)??

See also

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