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