Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Earnings per share
Net income	$ 180,606	$ 176,239	$ 520,625	$ 471,933
Basic shares:
Weighted-average shares outstanding	314,190	309,117	313,321	306,681
Earnings per share-basic:
Net income	$ 0.57	$ 0.57	$ 1.66	$ 1.54
Diluted shares:
Weighted-average shares outstanding	314,190	309,117	313,321	306,681
Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	4,686	6,190	5,092	6,302
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares	318,876	315,307	318,413	312,983
Earnings per share-diluted:
Net income	$ 0.57	$ 0.56	$ 1.64	$ 1.51
Anti-dilutive shares related to:
Outstanding stock options	2,230	2,495	2,484	4,680