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Taxes on Earnings - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2022
Unrecognized Tax Benefits      
Balance at beginning of year $ 1,137 $ 1,045 $ 829
Increases:      
For current year’s tax positions 82 61 26
For prior years’ tax positions 52 186 299
Decreases:      
For prior years’ tax positions (9) (35) (60)
Statute of limitations expirations (33) (8) (5)
Settlements with taxing authorities (12) (112) (44)
Balance at end of year $ 1,217 $ 1,137 $ 1,045