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Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information      
Costs and expenses $ 27,046 $ 27,714 $ 26,652
Financing cost 383 211 212
(Gain) loss on recoveries and catastrophes (1) (48) (16)
Advertising expense $ 173 179 $ 188
Average warranty expense as a percent of annual product revenue 1.10%    
Conflict Between Russian and Ukraine and Related Trade Sanctions      
Segment Reporting Information      
Costs and expenses   161  
Financing cost   99  
Cost of products and services   12  
(Gain) loss on recoveries and catastrophes   $ 50  
Minimum      
Segment Reporting Information      
Amortization period 2 years    
Estimated useful life for finite-lived intangible assets 1 year    
Standard warranty term 1 year    
Minimum | Buildings and improvements      
Segment Reporting Information      
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment 5 years    
Minimum | Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease      
Segment Reporting Information      
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment 3 years    
Minimum | Capitalized internal use software      
Segment Reporting Information      
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment 3 years    
Maximum      
Segment Reporting Information      
Amortization period 5 years    
Estimated useful life for finite-lived intangible assets 10 years    
Standard warranty term 5 years    
Maximum | Buildings and improvements      
Segment Reporting Information      
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment 40 years    
Maximum | Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease      
Segment Reporting Information      
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment 15 years    
Maximum | Capitalized internal use software      
Segment Reporting Information      
Estimated useful life for property, plant and equipment 5 years