Segment Information (Detail) $ in Millions			12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2017 segment	Mar. 31, 2017 segment	Oct. 31, 2017 USD ($) segment	Oct. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information
Number of reportable segments | segment	4	5	3
Advance royalty proceeds received from intercompany advanced royalty payments and licensing arrangements | $			$ 439	$ 3,700
Maximum
Segment Reporting Information
Royalty recognition term			15 years
Minimum
Segment Reporting Information
Royalty recognition term			5 years