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Stockholders’ Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2018 | Jul. 21, 2017
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Stock Repurchase Program July 2016 |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |
Authorized repurchase amount | $ 6,000 | $ 3,000

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