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Commitments
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments Commitments
Unconditional Purchase Obligations
As of October 31, 2020, HP had unconditional purchase obligations of $499 million. These unconditional purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on HP and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. These unconditional purchase obligations are primarily related to inventory and service support. Unconditional purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. 
As of October 31, 2020, unconditional purchase obligations were as follows:
Fiscal yearIn millions
2021$290 
2022116 
202347 
202435 
2025
Thereafter
Total$499