Python String lstrip() Method

Last Updated : 31 Dec 2025

Python lstrip() method is used to remove all leading characters from the string. It takes a char type parameter which is optional. If parameter is not provided, it removes all the leading spaces from the string.

Syntax of Python String Istrip() Method

It has the following syntax:

Parameters

chars (optional): A list of chars.

Return

It returns a string.

Different Examples for Python String lstrip() Method

Let's see some examples of lstrip() method to understand it's functionality

Example 1

A simple program to understand use of lstrip method. See how it removes leading spaces.

Output:

Example 2

Here, we are adding some special chars to the string and applying lstrip to remove leading chars.

Output:

$$$$-Javatpoint-$$$$
-Javatpoint-$$$$

Example 3

Let us take an example to demonstrate the Python String Istrip() Function.

Output:

http://www.javatpoint.com
javatpoint.com