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| Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] | Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following as of October 31: (in millions)201320122011Defined benefit plans$(1,749)$(2,302)$(2,045)Foreign currency translation adjustments(75)(23)101Accumulated other comprehensive loss$(1,824)$(2,325)$(1,944) |

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Tabular disclosure of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
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