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[Zach]

program test_trim
character(len=30)::test
test = " nuts"
print *,'X',trim(test)
end

In the posted text there were a lot of spaces before "nuts" however, the forum software seems to have removed them, making my query somewhat unclear.
Please comment on why trim is not working. Thank you.

[PaulLaidler]

TRIM only removes trailing spaces not leading spaces.

ADJUSTL can be used to remove leading spaces.

If you are using Plato, put the text cursor in the name (TRIM or ADJUSTL) and press F1.

[Zach]

Thank you, I will try what you say. Zach.