Industry Segment Operations (Detail 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Corporate and unallocated costs	$ (148)	$ (126)	$ (329)	$ (251)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	20	0	21
Income from operations	409	677	588	1,351
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income from operations	$ 557	$ 783	$ 917	$ 1,581