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Stockholders' Equity (Share Repurchase Program) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Jul. 31, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2022 | Aug. 01, 2021 | May 25, 2022 | Dec. 07, 2021
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock |  | $ 7,000 | $ 0 |  |
December 2021 Repurchase Plan |  |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | $ 1,500 | $ 7,000 |  |  |
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares | 3 | 12 |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  |  |  |  | $ 10,000
May 2022 Repurchase Plan |  |  |  |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  |  |  | $ 10,000 |

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