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Retirement Plans Benefits (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 30, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020
Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract] |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, Employer discretionary contribution amount | $ 96 | $ 94 | $ 99
Maximum |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract] |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, Employer matching contribution, Percent of employees' gross pay | 6.00% |  |
Pension Plan |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest per year on cash balance accounts, Percentage | 4.00% |  |

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