Restructuring and Impairments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 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 July 31, 2016
Employee termination charges	$	62	$	4	$	(58	)	$	2	$	10
Lease vacancy	5		—		(4		)	—		1
Other	1		—		—			—		1
Restructuring liability	$	68	$	4	$	(62	)	$	2	$	12

(in millions)	Balance at October 31, 2014		Additions		Payments			Adjustments			Balance at July 31, 2015
Employee termination charges	$	8	$	17	$	(7	)	$	(2	)	$	16
Lease vacancy	11		—		(6		)	—			5
Other	1		2		(2		)	—			1
Restructuring liability	$	20	$	19	$	(15	)	$	(2	)	$	22