Python String rstrip() Method

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Example

Remove any white spaces at the end of the string:

txt = "     banana     "

x = txt.rstrip()

print("of all fruits", x, "is my favorite")
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Definition and Usage

The rstrip() method removes any trailing characters (characters at the end a string), space is the default trailing character to remove.


Syntax

string.rstrip(characters)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
characters Optional. A set of characters to remove as trailing characters

More Examples

Example

Remove the trailing characters if they are commas, periods, s, q, or w:

txt = "banana,,,,,ssqqqww....."

x = txt.rstrip(",.qsw")

print(x)
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