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Supplementary Financial Information - Accounts Receivables, net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2019
Nov. 01, 2018
Oct. 31, 2018
Accounts Receivable, Net            
Accounts receivable       $ 6,142   $ 5,242
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ (111) $ (101) $ (107) (111)   (129)
Accounts receivable, net       $ 6,031 $ 5,326 $ 5,113
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable            
Balance at beginning of year 129 101 107      
Provision for doubtful accounts 60 57 30      
Deductions, net of recoveries (78) (29) (36)      
Balance at end of year $ 111 $ 129 $ 101