Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gain/Loss Recognized in Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 26, 2020	Apr. 28, 2019	Apr. 26, 2020	Apr. 28, 2019
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (20)	$ 6	$ (16)	$ (4)
Foreign exchange contracts | General and administrative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	0	6	0	(4)
Foreign exchange contracts | Interest and other income, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(8)	0	(4)	0
Total return swaps - deferred compensation | Interest and other income, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(1)	0	(1)	0
Total return swaps - deferred compensation | Cost of products sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(1)		(1)
Total return swaps - deferred compensation | Operating expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (10)	$ 0	$ (10)	$ 0