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Balance Sheet Detail - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 28, 2024 USD ($) | Apr. 28, 2024 USD ($)
Capital expenditure incentives |  |
Government Assistance [Line Items] |  |
Government assistance amount |  | $ 232
Contra-depreciation expense |  |
Government Assistance [Line Items] |  |
Government assistance amount | $ 0 | 0
Reduction to research, development and engineering expense |  |
Government Assistance [Line Items] |  |
Government assistance amount | 6 | 22
Reduction to income taxes payable |  |
Government Assistance [Line Items] |  |
Government assistance, accrual amount | 112 | 112
Reduction to income taxes payable | Accounts payable and accrued expenses |  |
Government Assistance [Line Items] |  |
Government assistance, accrual amount | 105 | 105
Reduction to income taxes payable | Income taxes payable |  |
Government Assistance [Line Items] |  |
Government assistance, accrual amount | $ 7 | $ 7

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