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Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) - Softex Indonesia [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization of Intangible Assets |  |  | $ 7
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $ 1,200 |  | 1,100
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period |  | $ 420 |
Business Acquisition, Debt Related to Acquisition | $ 600 |  |
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs |  |  | 32
Finite-Lived Trademarks, Gross |  |  | 637
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross |  |  | $ 120

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