Restructuring and Impairments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2018

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 excludes pension and other postretirement contractual termination benefits:

(in millions)	Balance at October 31, 2017		Additions		Payments			Adjustments			Balance at January 31, 2018
Employee termination charges	$	14	$	—	$	(4	)	$	(3	)	$	7
Lease vacancy	—		—		—			—			—
Other	1		—		—			—			1
Restructuring liability	$	15	$	—	$	(4	)	$	(3	)	$	8

(in millions)	Balance at October 31, 2016		Additions		Payments			Adjustments		Balance at January 31, 2017
Employee termination charges	$	5	$	6	$	(2	)	$	—	$	9
Lease vacancy	1		—		—			—		1
Other	1		—		—			—		1
Restructuring liability	$	7	$	6	$	(2	)	$	—	$	11