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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 31, 2010
Jul. 31, 2010
Interest Rate Swaps
Mar. 31, 2011
Interest Rate Swaps
Jul. 28, 2012
Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges
Derivative [Line Items]          
Net derivative losses to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings in next twelve months $ 41,000,000        
Foreign currency cash flow hedges maturity period, maximum, months         18
Senior fixed-rate debt issued 2006 due date     2016    
Derivative maturity period, minimum year       2014  
Derivative maturity period, maximum year       2017  
Interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedge long-term debt   $ 3,700,000,000