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Stock Repurchases Since Inception of Program (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 28, 2012 | Jul. 30, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2010
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Supplementary Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program, shares | 3,740 | 3,478 | 3,127
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program, value | $ 76,133 | $ 71,773 | $ 64,982
Shares of Common Stock |  |  |
Supplementary Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program, shares | 3,740 |  |
Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital |  |  |
Supplementary Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program, value | 17,041 |  |
Retained Earnings |  |  |
Supplementary Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program, value | 59,092 |  |
Total Cisco Shareholders' Equity |  |  |
Supplementary Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program, value | $ 76,133 |  |

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