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Document and Entity Information - shares
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2017
Feb. 28, 2017
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   322,300,905
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2017