Business Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 1,095.3	$ 1,050.7	$ 2,088.0	$ 1,994.5
North America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	503.8	483.9	957.2	923.7
Europe, Middle East, and Africa [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	423.9	406.5	802.2	751.7
Asia Pacific and Latin America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 167.6	$ 160.3	$ 328.6	$ 319.1