Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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The net gain (loss) relating to components of the gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedging instruments excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Recognized in earnings.

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DERIVATIVES (Effect on Statement of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability), Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss), OCI	$ (26)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense), net	(3)	$ 4	$ (5)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability), Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss), OCI	26	23	0
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability), Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss), OCI	6	(3)	(5)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cost of Products and Services [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings:	0	(3)	(1)
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings:	2	(1)	(2)
Direct expense [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cost of Products and Services [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Components Excluded from Assessment of Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness	0	2	3
Amortization [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cost of Products and Services [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Components Excluded from Assessment of Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness	1	1	0
Amortization [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedges [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Components Excluded from Assessment of Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0