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Derivative Instruments (Schedule Of Notional Amounts Of Derivatives Outstanding) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 28, 2012 | Jul. 30, 2011
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Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Interest rate derivatives | $ 0 | $ 0
Total | 14,410 | 12,583
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Foreign currency derivatives-cash flow hedges | 2,910 | 3,433
Interest rate derivatives | 4,250 | 4,250
Net investment hedging instruments | 468 | 73
Equity derivatives | 272 |
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Foreign currency derivatives | 6,241 | 4,565
Total return swaps-deferred compensation | $ 269 | $ 262

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