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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Pre-Tax Effect of Derivative Instruments not Designated as Hedging Instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2018 | Oct. 31, 2017 | Oct. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ 26 | $ (29) | $ (40)
Interest and other, net | Foreign currency contracts |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | 35 | (32) | (34)
Interest and other, net | Other derivatives |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ (9) | $ 3 | $ (6)

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