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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS, Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Apr. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Apr. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Apr. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Oct. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets Short - term [Abstract]                        
Cash equivalents (money market funds)         $ 2,231 $ 1,968 $ 2,231 $ 1,968 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Derivative instruments (foreign exchange contracts)         4 7 0 0 4 7 0 0
Assets, Long-term [Abstract]                        
Trading securities         47 51 47 51 0 0 0 0
Available-for-sale investments         25 25 25 25 0 0 0 0
Total assets measured at fair value         2,307 2,051 2,303 2,044 4 7 0 0
Liabilities, Short-term [Abstract]                        
Derivative instruments (foreign exchange contracts)         4 6 0 0 4 6 0 0
Liabilities Long-term [Abstract]                        
Deferred compensation liability         47 51 0 0 47 51 0 0
Total liabilities measured at fair value         51 57 0 0 51 57 0 0
Impairment of Investments                        
Impairment of Investments $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0