How to use the LTRIM Function (VBA)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel LTRIM function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel LTRIM function removes leading spaces from a string.
The LTRIM function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a String/Trim Function. It can be used as a VBA function (VBA) in Excel. As a VBA function, you can use this function in macro code that is entered through the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor.

Syntax

The syntax for the LTRIM function in Microsoft Excel is:

LTRIM( text )

Parameters or Arguments

text

The string that you wish to remove leading spaces from.

Returns

The LTRIM function returns a string value.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The LTRIM function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.
Let's look at some Excel LTRIM function examples and explore how to use the LTRIM function in Excel VBA code:

LTRIM("  Tech on the Net")
Result: "Tech on the Net"

LTRIM("  Alphabet")
Result: "Alphabet"

LTRIM("  Alphabet  ")
Result: "Alphabet  "

For example:

Dim LResult As String

LResult = LTrim("   Alphabet   ")

The variable LResult would now contain the value of "Alphabet  "