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Property and Leases (Depreciation and Finance Lease Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019	Jan. 28, 2018
Property and Leases [Abstract]
Depreciation and finance lease amortization expense	$ 2,223	$ 2,076	$ 1,983

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Property and Leases [Abstract]

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The expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of nonproduction tangible assets over their useful lives.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
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