Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details)	Oct. 31, 2020 segment
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of reporting units evaluated for impairment	3

Number of Reporting Units Evaluated for Impairment

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