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General Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Nov. 01, 2016
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit, amount		$ 13.4
Retained Earnings [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment			$ 17.9
Rebate Accruals [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	$ (4.1)
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, net of tax	$ (4.1)