Remove multiple spaces from a string

I am trying to remove multiple spaces from input strings entered by users.

I want to turn "See   Spot    Run" into "See Spot Run"

I need to be able to remove any number of multiple spaces and turn them into a single space.

I tried str_replace and it didn't seem to work in all situations.

I am sure that this is a simple equation or function but I would appreciate your advice.

Thanks

Brian

$string = preg_replace('/\s+/', ' ', $string);

[Expletive deleted] the page reflowed as I clicked - the edit box looks almost identical to the quote box. Sorry 🙁

Oh well, a regex would be a lot more proficient. 😛

Thank you Mordecai. Your solution worked once I added a trim statement to deal with trailing spaces.

I appreciate the tip.

Brian

It's not mine, it's Weedpacket's. 😛

Mine was much longer...