Industry Segment Operations (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income (loss) from operations	$ 432	$ 411	$ 2,398
Total segment operating income [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income (loss) from operations	953	1,102	2,846
Corporate and unallocated costs [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income (loss) from operations	(490)	(580)	(496)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income (loss) from operations	(35)	(111)	21
Gain on sale of facility [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income (loss) from operations	$ 4	$ 0	$ 27