### TrimRight (str)

TrimRight and RTrim (str) are equivalent functions. However, TrimRight is preferred in Crystal syntax, whereas RTrim is preferred in Basic syntax.

##### Arguments

TrimRight(str)

Where str is a text string.

##### Returns

Text String

##### Action

TrimRight removes all spaces to the right of a string or data field which is stored left-justified in a database.

##### Typical uses

- Use this function any time there are trailing blanks in a text object that may interfere with an alignment of text strings, a character count, or with a calculation (if the string is eventually converted to a Number).
- Use whenever you combine (concatenate) justified text strings and want to have the proper spacing between strings.

##### Examples

The following examples are applicable to both Basic and Crystal syntax, although RTrim is preferred in the latter:

`TrimRight("Al/4520/B12 ")`

Returns "A1/4520/B12".

`TrimRight({file.REFERENCE})`

Returns "Bal Fwd." where the text string "Bal Fwd. " is left-justified in the field.

###### Related topics

Trim (str)

TrimLeft (str)

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