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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
 As of
 January 31, 2025October 31, 2024
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,880 $3,238 
Restricted cash(1)
14 15 
$2,894 $3,253 
(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, 2025October 31, 2024
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,880 $3,238 
Restricted cash(1)
14 15 
$2,894 $3,253 
(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, 2025
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$83 
Current-period allowance for credit losses4 
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
 2025 2024
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$284 $141 
Trade receivables sold3,049 3,298 
Cash receipts(3,191)(3,232)
Foreign currency and other(9)5 
Balance at end of period(1)
$133 $212 
(1)    Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Schedule of Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 January 31, 2025October 31, 2024
 In millions
Finished goods$4,554 $4,338 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies3,889 3,382 
$8,443 $7,720 
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2025October 31, 2024
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables$1,792 $2,180 
Prepaid and other current assets1,596 1,462 
Value-added taxes receivable921 1,028 
$4,309 $4,670 
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 As of
 January 31, 2025October 31, 2024
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,518 $2,527 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,534 5,465 
8,052 7,992 
Accumulated depreciation(5,152)(5,078)
$2,900 $2,914 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2025October 31, 2024
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$3,283 $3,311 
Intangible assets1,252 1,319 
Right-of-use assets1,158 1,165 
Deposits and prepaid301 322 
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets374 362 
Other1,229 1,129 
$7,597 $7,608 
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2025October 31, 2024
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$2,900 $3,060 
Deferred revenue1,452 1,446 
Other accrued taxes1,058 1,233 
Employee compensation and benefit642 970 
Warranty457 486 
Operating lease liabilities431 443 
Tax liability281 291 
Other2,312 2,449 
$9,533 $10,378 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2025October 31, 2024
In millions
Deferred revenue$1,519 $1,487 
Tax liability873 839 
Operating lease liabilities781 787 
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities588 607 
Deferred tax liability49 31 
Other485 531 
$4,295 $4,282 
Schedule of Interest and Other, Net
Interest and Other, Net
 Three months ended January 31
 2025 2024
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(104)$(116)
Factoring costs(37)(40)
Non-operating retirement-related credits6 4 
Other, net(6)10 
$(141)$(142)
Schedule of Net Revenue by Region
Net Revenue by Region
Three months ended January 31
 2025 2024
 In millions
Americas$5,519 $5,408 
Europe, Middle East and Africa
4,754 4,668 
Asia-Pacific and Japan3,231 3,109 
Total net revenue$13,504 $13,185