This item represents the total of all debt securities grouped by maturity dates, at cost, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any, which are classified neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale.

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).

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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Funds Held for Customers By Type of issue (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Jul. 31, 2010
Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 277	$ 333	$ 722	$ 433	$ 112	$ 214
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	910		931
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,348		1,898
Total cash and cash equivalents investments and funds held for customers	1,347		1,896
Cash And Cash Equivalents Including Funds Held For Customers [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	432		961
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	432		961
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	391		434
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	391		434
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	54		59
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	54		59
Corporate Note Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	341		287
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	342		288
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	124		151
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	124		152
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	910		931
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	911		933
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	5		4
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 5		$ 4