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Contract Balances - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2020 | Apr. 28, 2019 | Apr. 26, 2020 | Apr. 28, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Revenue recognized |  |  | $ 894,000,000 |
Impairment loss on accounts receivable |  |  | 0 | $ 0
Impairment loss on contract assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |  |
Long-term Contract with Customer |  |  |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Remaining performance obligation | $ 683,000,000 |  | $ 683,000,000 |

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