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Repurchase of Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021 | Jul. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2021
Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock | $ 10 | $ 416 | $ 452 | $ 1,331
February 2021 Share Repurchase Program [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | 5,000 |  | 5,000 |
February 2022 Share Repurchase Program [Member] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | 5,000 | $ 5,000 | 5,000 | $ 5,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 4,700 |  | $ 4,700 |

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