# String.trim_start

## Function

Remove whitespace characters from the beginning of a string.

## Syntax

```bt
string.trim_start()
```

## Parameters

None.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| String | New string with leading whitespace removed. |

## Code Example

```bt
result = '  BT  '.trim_start()

// Output: BT
print result
```

## Notes

- The original string is not modified.