RESTRUCTURING (Notes)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
14. RESTRUCTURING
We initiated a targeted workforce reduction program in November 2016 that is expected to reduce Keysight's total headcount by between 60 to 200 employees. The timing and scope of workforce reductions will vary based on local legal requirements. This targeted workforce management program was designed to support our site consolidation strategy, align with our new industry segment structure and improve efficiency. As of April 30, 2017, approximately 50 employees exited under the workforce reduction program.
A summary of balances and restructuring activity is shown in the table below:
 
Workforce reduction
 
(in millions)
Balance as of October 31, 2016
$
—

Income statement expense
2

Cash payments
—

Balance as of January 31, 2017
$
2

Income statement expense
1

Cash payments
(2
)
Balance as of April 30, 2017
$
1



The restructuring accrual of $1 million at April 30, 2017 relating to workforce reduction is recorded in other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
A summary of the charges in the consolidated statement of operations resulting from all restructuring plans is shown below:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
April 30,
 
April 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
Cost of products and services
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
—

Research and development
1

 
—

 
1

 
—

Selling, general and administrative
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

Total restructuring and other related costs
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
—