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Repurchase of Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended |
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May 24, 2022 | Apr. 30, 2022 | May 01, 2021 | Feb. 28, 2022
Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock |  | $ 442 | $ 915 |
February 2021 Share Repurchase Program [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  | 5,000 |  | $ 5,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount |  | $ 4,700 |  |
February 2022 Share Repurchase Program [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  |  |  | $ 5,000
Scenario, Plan [Member] | February 2021 Share Repurchase Program [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock | $ 1,500 |  |  |

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