Which function is designed to remove leading spaces?

The function specifically designed to remove leading spaces is the LTrim function. LTrim stands for "Left Trim" and it specifically targets the removal of any whitespace from the beginning of a string, effectively trimming away any leading spaces.

To clarify the other functions in the context of string manipulation, Trim is used to remove both leading and trailing spaces from a string. RTrim, on the other hand, removes only trailing spaces, which is the opposite of LTrim. Match is not a trimming function at all; it is used for pattern matching in strings and has no relevance to space management.

Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective data manipulation in Qlik Sense, particularly when preparing datasets for analysis or visualization, ensuring that strings are consistently formatted.