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Taxes on Earnings - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns      
Balance at beginning of year $ 1,045 $ 829 $ 830
Increases:      
For current year’s tax positions 61 26 62
For prior years’ tax positions 186 299 92
Decreases:      
For prior years’ tax positions (35) (60) (92)
Statute of limitations expirations (8) (5) (9)
Settlements with taxing authorities (112) (44) (54)
Balance at end of year $ 1,137 $ 1,045 $ 829