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Segment Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 26, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014	Dec. 26, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014
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Restructuring and other charges	$ (58)	$ (1)	$ (123)	$ (7)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	(23)	(1)	(76)	(7)
Other charges	(35)	0	(47)	0
Restructuring and other charges	(58)	(1)	(123)	(7)
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	0	0	(10)	(3)
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	(1)	(1)	(20)	(4)
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	0	0	(1)	0
Corporate and Other [Member] | Unallocated amount to segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ (22)	$ 0	$ (45)	$ 0

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized restructuring plan. Also includes expenses relating to accelerated compensation expense recorded in connection with one of the new executive employment agreements.

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