Industry Segment Operations (Detail 1) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Aug. 01, 2010	Jul. 31, 2011	Aug. 01, 2010
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Corporate and unallocated costs	$ (120)	$ (139)	$ (371)	$ (414)
Restructuring and asset impairment benefit (charges), net		20	(21)	93
Gain on sale of facilities, net	28		27
Income from operations	687	183	2,037	685
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income from operations	$ 779	$ 302	$ 2,360	$ 1,192