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Hi,

I want to calculate a certain date in the past. I have as Input the Date of today and the parameter for example 10 Years ago. So I want for example 01.01.2021 - 10 Years = 01.01.2011.

I tried different ways, but couldn't get the right result...

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Here is my best practices article on dates:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-automate-desktop-pad-best-practices-part-1-date-michael-annis/?trackingId=CkTJXmfRSwyCBq1hvhB%2Ffw%3D%3D

Short story for you solution: Use the Add to datetime action and go minus 10 years.

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If you need the first day of this year, follow the article (it has text you can copy and paste at the bottom). Instead of Beginning Day this Month using %ThisMonth_mm%, just use '01' to represent January.

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Thank you very much! You helped me a lot. Appreciate it. Helping others without benefit is a great attitude.

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