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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,263 $3,107 
Restricted cash(1)
154 125 
$2,417 $3,232 
(1)    Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.
Schedule of Restricted Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,263 $3,107 
Restricted cash(1)
154 125 
$2,417 $3,232 
(1)    Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.
Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable and Changes
The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:
 Three months ended January 31, 2024
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$93 
Benefit of allowance for credit losses(6)
Deductions, net of recoveries(3)
Balance at end of period$84 
Schedule of Trade Receivables Sold and Cash Received
The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:
Three months ended January 31
 2024 2023
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$141 $185 
Trade receivables sold3,298 3,679 
Cash receipts(3,232)(3,753)
Foreign currency and other5 17 
Balance at end of period(1)
$212 $128 
(1)    Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Schedule of Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Finished goods$3,603 $3,930 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies3,325 2,932 
$6,928 $6,862 
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables$1,419 $1,349 
Prepaid and other current assets1,376 1,445 
Value-added taxes receivable914 852 
$3,709 $3,646 
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,348 $2,332 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,452 5,384 
7,800 7,716 
Accumulated depreciation(4,993)(4,889)
$2,807 $2,827 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$3,230 $3,155 
Intangible assets1,519 1,593 
Right-of-use assets1,165 1,188 
Deposits and prepaid412 427 
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets395 393 
Other850 853 
$7,571 $7,609 
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$2,920 $3,053 
Deferred revenue1,424 1,424 
Other accrued taxes1,071 994 
Employee compensation and benefit648 1,046 
Warranty572 569 
Operating lease liabilities459 430 
Tax liability282 217 
Other2,867 2,479 
$10,243 $10,212 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
In millions
Deferred revenue$1,373 $1,324 
Tax liability926 904 
Operating lease liabilities815 825 
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities546 546 
Deferred tax liability31 44 
Other637 688 
$4,328 $4,331 
Schedule of Interest and Other, Net
Interest and Other, Net
 Three months ended January 31
 2024 2023
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(116)$(143)
Factoring costs(40)(32)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— (8)
Non-operating retirement-related credits4 11 
Other, net10 (9)
$(142)$(181)
Schedule of Net Revenue by Region
Net Revenue by Region
Three months ended January 31
 2024 2023
 In millions
Americas$5,408 $5,747 
Europe, Middle East and Africa4,668 4,636 
Asia-Pacific and Japan3,109 3,415 
Total net revenue$13,185 $13,798