Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Retirement Incentive Program (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Eligible age with 10 years of service	55 years
EER benefit, minimum		91 days
EER benefit, maximum		364 days
Health care coverage extension period	36 months
Maximum employer credits	$ 12
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 444,000	$ 193,000	$ 229,000
Other charges		83,000	$ 25,000	$ 22,000
United States | Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year		31,000
Special Termination Benefits | Fiscal 2023 Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		105,000
Other charges		$ 34,000