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Restructuring and Other Charges - Narrative (Details) employee in Thousands, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 18, 2022 USD ($) employee | Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Other charges |  | $ 22 | $ 4 | $ 32 | $ 5
Fiscal 2023 Plan | Labor and Non-Labor Actions |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Estimated pre-tax charges | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |
Fiscal 2023 Plan | Labor Costs |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Estimated pre-tax charges | $ 700 |  |  |  |
Minimum | Fiscal 2023 Plan |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Expected positions to be eliminated | employee | 4 |  |  |  |
Maximum | Fiscal 2023 Plan |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Expected positions to be eliminated | employee | 6 |  |  |  |

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