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Industry Segment Operations (Details 4) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Oct. 28, 2012
Oct. 30, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals      
Consolidated total assets $ 12,102 $ 13,861  
Allowance for bad debts (87) (73)  
Deferred income taxes 598 774  
Other current assets 304 299  
Property, plant and equipment 910 866  
Operating Segments [Member]
     
Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals      
Consolidated total assets 7,932 5,270 5,423
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
     
Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals      
Cash and investments 2,992 7,174  
Allowance for bad debts (87) (73)  
Deferred income taxes 420 658  
Other current assets 98 90  
Property, plant and equipment 588 620  
Other assets $ 159 $ 122