Displaying placeholder for multiple value parameter in SSRS 2008 - reporting-services

Good Afternoon All
I use SSRS all the time and when making reports i normally insert a placeholder at the title, so whenever i write anything in a specific parameter, it will show on the placeholder using the tool tip.
I have now gone onto selecting multiple items on my parameter and the problem that i am getting is that the placeholder can only show one of many i selected, i have been trying to find out how i can use the placeholder to show all items i select, but had no luck at all.
Could you help me in the situation that i am in...

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