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Basis of Presentation - Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Capitalized Costs |  |
Deferred contract costs | $ 207 | $ 192
Minimum [Member] |  |
Capitalized Costs |  |
Deferred revenue recognition period | 1 month |
Contract amortization period | 5 years |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Capitalized Costs |  |
Deferred revenue recognition period | 3 months |
Contract amortization period | 13 years |
Deferred Sales Incentives [Member] |  |
Capitalized Costs |  |
Deferred contract costs | $ 145 | $ 137

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