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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Related to Accounts Receivable
The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:
 Six months ended April 30, 2022
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$111 
Current-period allowance for credit losses10 
Deductions, net of recoveries(3)
Balance at end of period$118 
Schedule of Transferred Trade Receivables Not Collected from Third Parties
The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 2022 20212022 2021
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$121 $207 $131 $188 
Trade receivables sold3,002 2,947 5,969 6,489 
Cash receipts(2,941)(2,940)(5,914)(6,472)
Foreign currency and other(9)(2)(13)7 
Balance at end of period(1)
$173 $212 $173 $212 
(1) Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Finished goods$5,324 $4,532 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies3,620 3,398 
$8,944 $7,930 
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Prepaid and other current assets$1,839 $1,092 
Supplier and other receivables1,761 2,333 
Value-added taxes receivable1,089 1,005 
$4,689 $4,430 
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
 As of
 April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,182 $2,166 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,422 5,307 
7,604 7,473 
Accumulated depreciation(4,991)(4,927)
$2,613 $2,546 
Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$2,810 $2,917 
Right-of-use assets from operating leases, net1,098 1,192 
Prepaid pension asset837 766 
Deposits and prepaid659 734 
Intangible assets651 784 
Other917 698 
$6,972 $7,091 
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$3,223 $3,179 
Deferred revenue1,237 1,277 
Other accrued taxes1,214 1,227 
Employee compensation and benefit1,183 1,627 
Warranty649 731 
Tax liability374 296 
Operating lease liabilities353 350 
Other2,975 3,228 
$11,208 $11,915 
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
In millions
Deferred revenue$1,146 $1,099 
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities957 1,041 
Operating lease liabilities820 936 
Tax liability728 830 
Deferred tax liability92 57 
Other846 815 
$4,589 $4,778 
Interest and Other, Net
Interest and other, net
 Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202220212022 2021
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(74)$(64)$(136)$(128)
Other, net35 38 65 77 
$(39)$(26)$(71)$(51)
Net Revenue by Region
Net revenue by region
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202220212022 2021
 In millions
Americas$6,903 $6,846 $13,762 $13,740 
Europe, Middle East and Africa6,022 5,766 11,958 11,263 
Asia-Pacific and Japan3,565 3,265 7,798 6,520 
Total net revenue$16,490 $15,877 $33,518 $31,523