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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
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3 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2011
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| Entity Registrant Name | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001090872 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-31 |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
| Entity Public Float | $ 9,513,000,000 |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 348,045,143 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 |
| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2011 |