RESTRUCTURING (Details)
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3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2017
USD ($)
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Jan. 31, 2017
USD ($)
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Apr. 30, 2016
USD ($)
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Apr. 30, 2017
USD ($)
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Apr. 30, 2016
USD ($)
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Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring and Related Activities, Description |
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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.
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| Restructuring and Related Cost Expected Number of Positions Eliminated Minimum |
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60
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| Restructuring And Related Cost Expected Number Of Positions Eliminated Maximum |
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200
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| Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated |
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50
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| Restructuring Reserve |
$ 1
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$ 2
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$ 1
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$ 0
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| Payments for Restructuring |
(2)
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0
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| Restructuring Charges |
1
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$ 2
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$ 0
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3
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$ 0
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| Cost of products and services |
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring Charges |
0
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0
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1
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0
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| Research and development |
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring Charges |
1
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0
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1
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0
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| Selling, general and administrative |
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring Charges |
0
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$ 0
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$ 1
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$ 0
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| WORKFORCE REDUCTION [Member] |
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring and Related Activities, Initiation Date |
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Nov. 30, 2016
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| Other accrued liabilities [Member] |
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring Reserve |
$ 1
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$ 1
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