select add_months(sysdate,-1) from dual;

Check the sql and pl/sql manuals.  You should have a cd with them on that you
can load onto your pc.

"Smith, Ron L." wrote:

> Can someone tell me how to subtract 1 month from the current date?  Also,
> where can I find answers and examples to this type of coding question?
>
> Thanks!
> Ron Smith
> Database Administrator
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