Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, 2014	$ 28.1
Estimated amortization expense, 2015	21.6
Estimated amortization expense, 2016	19.9
Estimated amortization expense, 2017	19.6
Estimated amortization expense, 2018	17.7
CooperSurgical [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes	75.0
Coopervision [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes	$ 17.8