Parameter in the report

Hi Experts,
I want that i shall pass one column name of a table (EMP) and in the report i shall print the column of the database for example if i pass the
string 'Ename' via a parameter to report the report should print all the Enames of the EMp table.
Suppose the user parameter which i have defined in the Report side is param_name and in the SQL query of the report i am writting that
Select :param_name from emp;
but the result it is giving me is.
Param_name1
ename
ename
ename
ename
Can any one suggest.
Regards
Rajat

This is a Reports question and it should be asked in the Reports Forum. but here's a little something you can start with.
You need to use lexical parameter in your select statement of the report.
SELECT &col_name FROM EMPthe lexical parameter will be substituted with the column name in your SQL. For more information search for lexical parameters in the report's builder online-help.
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