LJustify

Description

Left justifies characters in a string of a specified length.

Return value

A copy of a string, left-justified.

Syntax

LJustify(string, length)

Parameters

Parameter Description

string
A string or a variable that contains one

length
Length of field in which to justify string

Parameter	Description
string	A string or a variable that contains one
length	Length of field in which to justify string

Example

<!--- This example shows how to use LJustify --->
<cfparam name = "jstring" default = "">

<cfif IsDefined("FORM.justifyString")>
  <cfset jstring = Ljustify(FORM.justifyString, 35)>
</cfif>
<html>
<head>
  <title>LJustify Example</title>
</head>
<body>

<h3>LJustify Function</h3>
<p>Enter a string, and it will be left justified within the sample field

<form action = "ljustify.cfm">
<p><input type = "Text" value = "<cfoutput>#jString#</cfoutput>" 
 size = 35 name = "justifyString">

<p><input type = "Submit" name = ""> <input type = "RESET">
</form>

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