Accounts Receivable, Net (Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Oct. 25, 2015	Oct. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts		$ 49	$ 58
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts
Beginning balance		58	74	$ 87
Provision		0	0	0
Deductions	[1]	(9)	(16)	(13)
Ending balance		$ 49	$ 58	$ 74

[1] Fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 deductions represent releases of allowance for doubtful accounts credited to expense as a result of an overall lower risk profile of Applied's customers.