MySQL PERIOD_ADD() Function
Example
Add a specified number of months to a period:
SELECT PERIOD_ADD(201703, 5);
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Definition and Usage
The PERIOD_ADD() function adds a specified number of months to a period.
The PERIOD_ADD() function will return the result formatted as YYYYMM.
Syntax
PERIOD_ADD(period, number)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| period | Required. A period. Format: YYMM or YYYYMM |
| number | Required. The number of months to add to period. Both positive and negative values are allowed |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From MySQL 4.0 |
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More Examples
Example
Add a specified number of months to a period:
SELECT PERIOD_ADD(201703, 15);
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Example
Add a specified number of months to a period:
SELECT PERIOD_ADD(201703, -2);
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