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Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Unrecognized Compensation Cost And Weighted Average Period For Recognition) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Unrecognized Compensation And Weighted Average Recognition [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 82
Weighted average period for recognition (years)	2 years 4 months 24 days
Performance Share Units [Member]
Unrecognized Compensation And Weighted Average Recognition [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 13
Weighted average period for recognition (years)	1 year 8 months 12 days

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Amount of cost not yet recognized for nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement.

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