New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2017	Oct. 27, 2017	Apr. 27, 2018	Apr. 28, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle				$ 296
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Non-service components of net periodic benefit costs	$ 7	$ 14
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle			$ 47
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle			47
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle			$ (47)