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Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 01, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Outstanding shares of company distributed to shareholders of former parent | 100.00% |  |  |
Separation related adjustments |  | $ 1,200 |  |
Advertising cost |  | $ 340 | $ 224 | $ 220
HP Inc. |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Shares distributed (shares) | 1 |  |  |
Shares distributed to shareholder (shares) | 1,800,000,000 |  |  |

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