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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. 30, 2023 | May 01, 2022 | Apr. 30, 2023 | May 01, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $ 12 | $ 7 | $ (25) | $ (1)
Foreign exchange contracts | Interest and other income, net |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | 12 | 20 | (36) | 20
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 | (2) | 0 | (4) | 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 | 0 | (1) | 1 | (2)
Total return swaps - deferred compensation | Operating expenses |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $ 2 | $ (12) | $ 14 | $ (19)

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