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Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Summary of Restructuring and Related Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | $ 10 | $ 157 | $ 26
Operating Segments | EMS |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 0 | 62 | 21
Operating Segments | DMS |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 9 | 76 | 3
Non-allocated Charges |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 1 | 19 | 2
Employee severance and benefit costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 5 | 94 | 16
Employee severance and benefit costs | Reduction in worldwide workforce |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges |  | 57 |
Lease costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | (1) | 8 | 0
Asset write-off costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | 5 | 33 | (4)
Other costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | $ 1 | $ 22 | $ 14

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