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Acquisitions (Unaudited Pro Forma Information) (Details) - Symantec Asset Purchase $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2020 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net revenue	$ 23,264
Pro forma net income attributable to common stock	$ 2,368

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 805
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