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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gain/Loss Recognized in Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2020 | Apr. 28, 2019 | Apr. 26, 2020 | Apr. 28, 2019
Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $ (20) | $ 6 | $ (16) | $ (4)
Foreign exchange contracts | General and administrative |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | 0 | 6 | 0 | (4)
Foreign exchange contracts | Interest and other income, net |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | (8) | 0 | (4) | 0
Total return swaps - deferred compensation | Interest and other income, net |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | (1) | 0 | (1) | 0
Total return swaps - deferred compensation | Cost of products sold |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | (1) |  | (1) |
Total return swaps - deferred compensation | Operating expenses |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $ (10) | $ 0 | $ (10) | $ 0

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