Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 2,296	$ 1,442
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	389	396
Stock-based compensation expense	191	172
Restructuring and other charges	160	372
Deferred taxes on earnings	50	114
Other, net	101	153
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	335	856
Inventory	(1,555)	(645)
Accounts payable	515	(518)
Net investment in leases	(38)	(85)
Taxes on earnings	(99)	(149)
Restructuring and other	(115)	(337)
Other assets and liabilities	238	(996)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,468	775
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment	(252)	(347)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	0	3
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments	(13)	(303)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments	274	303
Collateral posted for derivative instruments	(154)	0
Payment made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(170)	(36)
Net cash used in investing activities	(315)	(380)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net	0	613
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days	12	11
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs	48	58
Payment of debt	(126)	(126)
Stock-based award activities and others	(50)	(112)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,988)	(814)
Cash dividends paid	(489)	(508)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,593)	(878)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,440)	(483)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,864	4,537
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 3,424	$ 4,054