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Supplemental Financial Information (Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020
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Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 3,210 | $ 3,185
Contract liabilities | 735 | 823
Other (miscellaneous) | 1,266 | 1,418
Total other long-term liabilities | $ 5,211 | $ 5,426

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