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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Non-Cash Investing Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2020
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]  
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheet to the amount shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows:
 
October 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,756

 
$
1,598

Restricted cash included in other current assets
9

 

Restricted cash included in other assets
2

 
2

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows
$
1,767

 
$
1,600

Restricted cash included in other current assets primarily relates to short-term deficit reduction contribution to an escrow account for one of our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans, and restricted cash included in other assets is primarily deposits held as collateral against bank guarantees.