Restructuring and Impairments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2016

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

The following tables summarize the activity in the restructuring liability, which includes amounts related to discontinued operations and excludes pension and other postretirement contractual termination benefits:

(in millions)	Balance at October 31, 2015		Additions		Payments			Adjustments		Balance at April 30, 2016
Employee termination charges	$	62	$	6	$	(49	)	$	—	$	19
Lease vacancy	5		—		(3		)	—		2
Other	1		—		—			—		1
Restructuring liability	$	68	$	6	$	(52	)	$	—	$	22

(in millions)	Balance at October 31, 2014		Additions		Payments			Adjustments			Balance at April 30, 2015
Employee termination charges	$	8	$	7	$	(4	)	$	(1	)	$	10
Lease vacancy	11		—		(4		)	—			7
Other	1		—		—			—			1
Restructuring liability	$	20	$	7	$	(8	)	$	(1	)	$	18