JavaScript (ES2026) reference · String Methods

JavaScript String trimEnd() Method

Remove whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) from the end of a string only, leaving the start untouched.

JavaScript (ES2026) Since ES2019

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Syntax

string.trimEnd()

A new string.

Trim the endTry it yourself

console.log(JSON.stringify("  text  ".trimEnd()));

Output

"  text"

Trailing spaces per lineTry it yourself

const lines = "a  \nb \n";
console.log(lines.split("\n").map((l) => l.trimEnd()));

Output

[ 'a', 'b', '' ]

Version	Change
JavaScript ES2019	Added

string.trim() · Remove whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) from both ends of a string.
string.trimStart() · Remove whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) from the start of a string only, leaving the end untouched.
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