Supplementary Financial Information - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Jul. 31, 2017 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
| Finished goods | $ 3,384 | $ 3,103 |
| Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies | 1,800 | 1,381 |
| Inventory | $ 5,184 | $ 4,484 |
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- Definition Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of items which are partially completed at the time of measurement and unprocessed items that will go through the production process and become part of the final product. This element may be used when the reporting entity combines work in process and raw materials into an aggregate amount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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