diff --git a/text.lua b/text.lua
index 312446f..0a8d987 100644
--- a/text.lua
+++ b/text.lua
@@ -57,6 +57,10 @@ end
 
 trim_right = trim_end
 
+function trim_spacing(text)
+	return text:match"%s*(.-)%s*"
+end
+
 local inputstream_metatable = {
 	__index = {read = function(self, count)
 		local cursor = self.cursor + 1