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Document And Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
May 28, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2025  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 0-27022  
Entity Registrant Name OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code VA  
Entity Tax Identification Number 54-1237042  
Entity Address, Address Line One 5290 Concourse Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Roanoke  
Entity Address, State or Province VA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 24019  
City Area Code 540  
Local Phone Number 265-0690  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, no par value  
Trading Symbol OCC  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   8,228,245
Entity Central Index Key 0001000230  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false