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Derivative Financial Instruments (Location And Fair Values Of Derivative Financial Instruments In Our Consolidated Statement Of Financial Position) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative assets fair value | $ 25 | $ 20
Derivative liabilities fair value | 5 | 15
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative assets fair value | 3 | 1
Derivative liabilities fair value | 2 | 9
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward | Other Current Assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative assets fair value | 3 | 1
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward | Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative liabilities fair value | 2 | 9
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative assets fair value | 22 | 19
Derivative liabilities fair value | 3 | 6
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract | Other Current Assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative assets fair value | 20 | 14
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract | Other Noncurrent Assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative assets fair value | 2 | 5
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract | Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative liabilities fair value | 1 | 5
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract | Other Noncurrent Liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative liabilities fair value | $ 2 | $ 1

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