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Restructuring Actions - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 27 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) position | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) position | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 position | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
2023 Restructuring Actions |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected number of positions affected | position | 1,200 |  |  |  |
Incremental expense incurred | $ 52 |  |  |  |
2023 Restructuring Actions | Employee Related |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Incremental expense incurred | 52 |  |  |  |
Accrued restructuring action balances | 39 |  |  |  |
Operational/Marketing Capability Restructuring |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected number of positions affected | position |  |  |  | 3,100 |
Incremental expense incurred |  |  | $ 18 |  |
Expected charges | $ 280 |  |  |  |
Divestiture-Related Restructuring​ |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected number of positions affected | position |  | 850 |  |  |
Expected charges |  | $ 41 |  |  |
Divestiture-Related Restructuring​ | Employee Related |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Accrued restructuring action balances |  |  |  |  | $ 10
2023 to 2024 Restructuring Actions |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected number of positions affected | position | 8,500 |  |  |  |
2023 to 2024 Restructuring Actions | Employee Related | Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Expected charges | $ 700 |  |  |  |
2023 to 2024 Restructuring Actions | Employee Related | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve |  |  |  |  |
Expected charges | $ 900 |  |  |  |

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