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Industry Segment Operations (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2013
Oct. 28, 2012
Oct. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals      
Capital expenditures $ 197 $ 162 $ 209
Operating Segments [Member]
     
Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals      
Capital expenditures 132 86 113
Shared facilities and information technology assets [Member]
     
Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals      
Capital expenditures $ 65 $ 76 $ 96