# ADDQTRS

The ADDQTRS function allows you to add or subtract a specified number of quarters to a given date.

### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```java
ADDQTRS(date,value)
//adds the given number of quarters to the date and returns it
```

### Arguments <a href="#arguments" id="arguments"></a>

date - Date in any format. Required. This can also be a measure or a node reference.

value - Number of quarters to be added to the date. Required. Use a negative number to subtract the quarters from the given date.

### Return Value <a href="#return-value" id="return-value"></a>

Date.

### Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

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