linux:sed:remove_all_whitespace_including_tabs_from_beginning_of_string
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Linux - SED - Remove all whitespace (including tabs) from beginning of string
echo " This is a test" | sed -e 's/^[ \t]*//'
result:
This is a test
Where,
- s/ : Substitute command ~ replacement for pattern (^[ \t]*) on each addressed line
- ^[ \t]* : Search pattern ( ^ – start of the line; [ \t]* match one or more blank spaces including tab)
- ** : Replace (delete) all matched pattern
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