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Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2023	Dec. 02, 2022	Dec. 03, 2021
Trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 2,224	$ 2,065
Unbilled receivables included in the balance of trade receivables, net	80	93
Allowance for doubtful accounts	16	23
Contract assets	141	97
Deferred revenue	$ 5,950	5,410
Non-cancellable committed funds, deferred revenue, percentage	5.00%
Revenue recognized that was included in the beginning balance of deferred revenue	$ 5,240
Remaining performance obligations	$ 17,220
Non-cancellable committed funds, remaining performance obligation, percentage	5.00%
Percent of remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized in next 12 months	69.00%
Capitalized contract acquisition costs, amortization period	5 years
Capitalized contract acquisition costs, amortization	$ 254	238	$ 212
Capitalized contract acquisition costs	656	629
Capitalized contract acquisition costs, non-current	422	406
Refund liabilities	111	$ 106
Refundable Customer Deposits
Deferred revenue	$ 115

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