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Derivative instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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2.45% notes due 2030 (2.45% 2030 Notes) [Member] | Notes [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 1,000 |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.45% |
2.30% notes due 2031 (2.30% 2031 Notes) [Member] | Notes [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 500 |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.30% |
Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Foreign currency forward contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 5,700 | $ 5,100
Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 7,400 | 5,900
Derivatives designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | 2030 And 2021 Note Hedges |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 1,500 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Foreign currency forward contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 700 | $ 1,000

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