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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - shares | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 02, 2019 | Nov. 03, 2018
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 |  |
Debt conversion, shares issued (in shares) |  | 3,038,208
4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due March 15, 2015 |  |
Debt conversion, shares issued (in shares) |  | 9,197,943
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New) |  |
Interest rate on convertible notes |  | 0.0375%
Debt conversion, shares issued (in shares) | 1,585,140 |

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