Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Elements used in computing both basic and diluted net earnings per share

	Three Months Ended
	January 31, 2016		January 25, 2015
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income	$	286	$	348
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	1,146		1,224
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares	8		16
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	1,154		1,240
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.25	$	0.28
Potentially dilutive securities	2		1