Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 1,866	$ 2,004
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	263	249
Stock-based compensation expense	169	140
Restructuring and other charges	249	151
Deferred taxes on earnings	412	978
Other, net	69	(290)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(215)	728
Inventory	(731)	251
Accounts payable	1,738	238
Taxes on earnings	(245)	(877)
Restructuring and other	(155)	(114)
Other assets and liabilities	(423)	(910)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,997	2,548
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment	(237)	(287)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	69	0
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments	(1,557)	(122)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments	2	133
Proceeds from business divestitures	0	160
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,723)	(116)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net	1,046	72
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs	5	4
Payment of debt	(65)	(2,158)
Settlement of cash flow hedges	(9)	4
Net transfer of cash and cash equivalents to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	0	(10,375)
Net proceeds related to stock-based award activities	12	29
Repurchase of common stock	(911)	(1,159)
Cash dividends paid	(673)	(646)
Net cash used in financing activities	(595)	(14,229)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	679	(11,797)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	6,288	17,433
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	6,967	5,636
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:
Net assets transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	0	22,144
Purchase of assets under capital leases	$ 147	$ 118