Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2021

Receivables [Abstract]

Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts

Changes in allowance for credit losses in each fiscal year were as follows:

	2021		2020		2019
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	30	$	30	$	33
Provision	—		—		—
Deductions1	(1)		—		(3)
Ending balance	$	29	$	30	$	30

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1 Deductions primarily represent releases of credit losses credited to expense as a result of an overall lower risk profile of Applied’s customers and cash collections.