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Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation - Stock Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 28, 2024 | Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 28, 2024 | Apr. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Shares of common stock repurchases (in shares) | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9
Cost of stock repurchased (including excise tax) | $ 827 | $ 804 | $ 1,530 | $ 1,054
Average price paid per share (including excise tax) (in dollars per share) | $ 199.59 | $ 115.53 | $ 175.23 | $ 112.39
Cost of stock repurchased (excluding excise tax) | $ 820 | $ 800 | $ 1,520 | $ 1,050
Average price paid per share, excluding excise tax (in dollars per share) | $ 197.77 | $ 114.94 | $ 174.04 | $ 111.96

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