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Assets Held for Sale (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
China Business | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, impairment |  | $ 67
Loss related to currency translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income |  | 2
Provisional tax expense, disposal group |  | $ 57
Subsequent Event |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Sale of business, consideration | $ 1,200 |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | $ 800 |

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