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Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2025 | Apr. 30, 2024
Long-term debt due within one year |  |
Balances as of February 1, 2025 | $ 2,598 |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0 |
Reclassifications of long-term debt | 1,486 |
Currency and other adjustments | 1 |
Balances as of April 30, 2025 | 4,085 | $ 1,865
Long-term debt |  |
Balances as of February 1, 2025 | 33,401 |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 3,983 |
Reclassifications of long-term debt | (1,486) |
Currency and other adjustments | 622 |
Balances as of April 30, 2025 | 36,520 | 35,928
Total |  |
Balances as of February 1, 2025 | 35,999 |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 3,983 | $ 0
Reclassifications of long-term debt | 0 |
Currency and other adjustments | 623 |
Balances as of April 30, 2025 | $ 40,605 |

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