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Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Oct. 30, 2021 | Jan. 30, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020
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Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |
Carrying value | $ 1,208 | $ 1,241 | $ 1,902
Long-term debt [Member] |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |
Carrying value | 1,208 | 1,241 | 1,902
Level 2 [Member] | Long-term debt [Member] |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair Value | $ 1,257 | $ 1,331 | $ 1,954

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