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Stockholders’ Deficit - Changes and Reclassifications Related to Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	$ 308
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	265
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	573	$ 20	$ (217)
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(2)	3	(2)
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	(5)	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(7)	3	(2)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	299	(609)	231
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	232	183	62
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	531	(426)	293
Unrealized components of defined benefit plans
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	11
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	38
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	49	443	(508)
Gains (Losses) arising during the period
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	11	315	(517)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit(1)
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	37	53	39
Curtailments, settlements and other
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Losses (gain) reclassified into earnings	$ 1	$ 75	$ (30)

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