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Restructuring and Transaction Costs (Schedule Of The Activity And Balances Associated With Restructuring Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 21	$ 42
Ending balance	18	31
Reduction of workforce [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve activity	11
Prior years' restructurings [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve activity	(14)	(11)
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	20	39
Ending balance	17	30
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Reduction of workforce [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve activity	11
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Prior years' restructurings [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve activity	(14)	(9)
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1	3
Ending balance	$ 1	1
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Prior years' restructurings [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve activity		$ (2)

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Amount of expense (reversal of expense) which increases (decreases) the restructuring reserve from an adjustment to a previously accrued restructuring liability.

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