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Changes in Capital Structure - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 06, 2021
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)			10,000,000	10,000,000
ESPP, minimum percentage of eligible compensation to purchase shares			1.00%
ESPP, maximum percentage of eligible compensation			10.00%
ESPP, exercise price as percentage of fair value			95.00%
Subsequent Event
Class of Stock [Line Items]
ESPP, exercise price as percentage of fair value	90.00%
ESPP, increase, shares available for issuance (in shares)	4,400,000
2021 Capital Allocation Plan
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount					$ 1,000,000,000
Amounts paid for shares purchased		$ 44,000,000
Total number of shares purchased (in shares)				601,000,000
Remaining amount recorded in additional paid in capital			$ 347,000,000
Equivalent Shares in Lieu of Tax Withholding on Equity Compensation Issuances
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Total number of shares purchased (in shares)			8,000,000

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