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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 04, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Derivative, Term of Contract (months)	3 months
Cash Equivalent, Maturity Period (months)	3 months
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (years)	15 years
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (years)	40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (years)	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (years)	10 years
Distributor Credit and Sales Return Allowances [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 161	$ 208

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