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Commitments
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments Commitments
Unconditional Purchase Obligations
As of July 31, 2021, HP had unconditional purchase obligations of $6.8 billion. These unconditional purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on HP and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. These unconditional purchase obligations are primarily related to inventory and service support. Unconditional purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancellable without penalty. 
As of July 31, 2021, unconditional purchase obligations were as follows:
Fiscal yearIn millions
2021(1)
$692 
20222,328 
20232,276 
20241,431 
202570 
Thereafter18 
Total$6,815 
(1) Represents expected unconditional purchase obligations for the remaining three months of the fiscal year 2021.