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Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
CDW UK revolving credit facility |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Borrowing capacity of the Revolving Loan |  | $ 150 |
Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Undrawn letters of credit | $ 1 |  |
Borrowing base | 2,300 |  |
Additional borrowing capacity | 1,200 |  |
Senior secured term loan facility |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Periodic payment, principal | 4 |  |
Amount of restricted payment capacity under the loan | 2,500 |  |
Revolving Loan |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Borrowing capacity of the Revolving Loan |  | $ 1,600 | $ 1,450
Accounts Payable, Inventory Financing | Senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Amount owed under Revolving loan financing agreement | $ 315 |  |

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