Business Segment Information - Properties, Plants and Equipment, Net by Geographical Area (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Properties, plants and equipment, net
Total properties, plants and equipment, net	$ 1,293.0	$ 1,397.2
United States [Member]
Properties, plants and equipment, net
Total properties, plants and equipment, net	716.5	697.3
Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member]
Properties, plants and equipment, net
Total properties, plants and equipment, net	387.5	476.0
Asia Pacific and Other Americas [Member]
Properties, plants and equipment, net
Total properties, plants and equipment, net	$ 189.0	$ 223.9