Industry Segment Operations (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ (10)	$ 0	$ (19)	$ 0
Income (loss) from operations	(68)	409	(29)	588
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income (loss) from operations	98	557	270	917
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Corporate and unallocated costs	(162)	(148)	(291)	(329)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ (4)	$ 0	$ (8)	$ 0