>I have noticed in the framework I use that sometimes a defined property has a value of ="xxx" in the property sheet and another property might have a value of YYY (no equal sign or quotes). What is the difference in behavior between the two?
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>TIA, Alex

In addition to other replies: = allows you to put expressions, like
ControlSource = iif(seek(myField,'MyTable','MyOrder'),MyTable.Descript,'Unknown')