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# Trim

Trims a string value with the specified character from the left, right, or both sides

```mathematica
Trim("Cihacago city.", ".", SideOption.RIGHT) → "Chicago city"
Trim("0I'm good at analytics0", "0", SideOption.BOTH) → "I'm good at analytics"
```

#### Inputs

`Trim(string, [character], [sideOption])`

* `string` - A text value
* `[character]` - A text to trim
* `[sideOption]` - LEFT, RIGHT, or BOTH side option, ex. SideOption.BOTH