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Impairment of Intangible Assets Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
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us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill - Softex - Before Tax | $ 593
us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill - Softex, Thinx, Inc. - Before Tax | 658
us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill - Softex, Thinx, Inc. - After Tax | 483
Intangible Assets Impaired, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 188

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