Document and Entity Information |
6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2016
shares
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| 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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 325,521,700 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 |
| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2016 |