Supplemental Financial Information (Other Income) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Aug. 02, 2020 USD ($)
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Gain (loss) from lapse of tax indemnification agreement	$ 116

Gain (loss) from lapse of tax indemnification arrangement

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