I guess this is what you want: select table_name, column_name from dba_tab_columns where (column_name = 'REGISTRATION_NUMBER' or column_name = 'DOCUMENT_NUMBER')
or select table_name, column_name from dba_tab_columns where column_name in ('REGISTRATION_NUMBER', 'DOCUMENT_NUMBER') -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 5:20 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L ********************************************************************** This email has been tested for viruses by F-Secure Antivirus administered by IT Network Department. ********************************************************************** When I run this code both columns I get no rows returned. When I do a desc on one of the tables I see both columns. So, why am I not getting any data? select table_name, column_name from dba_tab_columns where (column_name = 'REGISTRATION_NUMBER' and column_name = 'DOCUMENT_NUMBER') Thanks, Ken Janusz, CPIM Database Conversion Lead Sufficient System, Inc. Minneapolis, MN -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Ken Janusz INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). ****************************************************************************** The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in reliance of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mobil Rom is neither liable for the proper, complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor any delay in its receipt. ****************************************************************************** -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).