Taxes on Earnings - Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2025 |
Oct. 31, 2024 |
Oct. 31, 2023 |
Oct. 31, 2022 |
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| Valuation Allowance [Line Items] | ||||
| Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | $ 6,479 | $ 6,688 | $ 6,994 | $ 7,592 |
| Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | ||||
| Valuation Allowance [Line Items] | ||||
| Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | 6,500 | 6,700 | 7,000 | |
| Decrease in valuation allowances | $ 209 | $ 306 | $ 598 | |