This entry specifies whether or not the dialog box shows the advanced options by default whenever it opens. The buttons >> (show advanced) and << (show basic) switch between the advanced and basic views of the dialog box.
These Settings Editor sections technically use different entries, but since they perform the same function, just on different dialog boxes, the documentation uses a single topic to discuss it.
AutoFeatures - For the Auto Feature dialog box
CAD Dialogs - For the CAD Select dialog box