Business Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 1,102.8	$ 1,098.1	$ 1,121.9	$ 3,193.6	$ 3,116.5
North America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	509.0		502.4	1,469.0	1,426.2
Europe, Middle East, and Africa [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	433.9		445.3	1,236.1	1,197.0
Asia Pacific and Latin America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 159.9		$ 174.2	$ 488.5	$ 493.3