Extra columns when exporting to CSV format

Using Crystal Pro XI R2, I have a report that is listing three fields, each 1" in width next to each other (no gap between columns).  When I export to Excel, the resulting file has no blank columns before the data.  However, when I export to CSV, even after checking the box to not include header/footers, I get three extra commas preceding the first column of the report.  The report only has a single detail section unsuppressed.  Since the CSV file is being imported into another application, I must either manually remove the extra commas or fix this problem.  Since I am not a member of the punctuation police, I am hoping to find a Crystal solution.
Fuskie
Who originally had six extra commas preceding his data, but reduced it to three after blocking export of headers/footers...

The 3 comas is a good indication that you you have 3 empty fields in your report. Not sure how they may have gotten there without you knowing about it, but that would be my first guess.
See if you can find them. they may be the save color as the back ground, making them "invisible". Try selecting your entire details section and see if you don't see anything unusual.
I've also noticed that CR will allow you to place fields off the edge of the report... even to the left of it. Once their over there you may not be able to select them to remove them.
Assuming that you don't find the offending fields on the report you can try this:
Make a copy of your report using the Save As...
In the copy, while in design view, do a Ctrl+A to select all objects on the report and delete them.
Then simply reinsert the fields you want to export for your CSV export.
Hope this helps,
Jason

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