Industry Segment Operations (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income from operations	$ 39	$ 179
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income from operations	172	360
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Corporate and unallocated costs	129	181
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 4	$ 0