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Reportable Segments (Reconciliation of Reportable Segment and All Other Net Sales to Consolidated Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Reportable Segments [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Net sales of reportable segments and All Other |  | $ 3,045 | $ 2,635 | $ 8,317 | $ 7,583
Impact of foreign currency movements | [1] | (37) | (28) | (62) | (104)
Net sales |  | $ 3,008 | $ 2,607 | $ 8,255 | $ 7,479
[1] | This amount primarily represents the impact of foreign currency adjustments in the Display Technologies segment.

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