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Document and Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001090872
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 325,521,700
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Document Type 10-Q
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2016