Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Statements of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 152,586	$ 131,222
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(740)	350
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses),net of taxes, on securities classified as short-term investments	(168)	314
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes, on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	(2,077)	3,538
Changes in pension plans including prior service cost, transition obligation, net actuarial loss and foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes	594	(3,503)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,391)	699
Comprehensive income	$ 150,195	$ 131,921