Industry Segment Operations (Detail 1) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
May 01, 2011	May 02, 2010	May 01, 2011	May 02, 2010
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Total segment operating income	$ 783	$ 532	$ 1,581	$ 890
Corporate and unallocated costs	(126)	(137)	(251)	(275)
Restructuring and asset impairment benefit (charges), net	20	(9)	21	(113)
Income from operations	$ 677	$ 386	$ 1,351	$ 502

Amount of income or loss for the reportable segment before unusual Items, equity method income or loss, income taxes, and extraordinary items.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 131
-Paragraph 27

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