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Share Repurchases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 26, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Disclosure Share Repurchases Additional Information [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 1,000
Share repurchases, remaining amount	$ 850		$ 287
Stock Repurchase Program Amount Not Paid	$ 0		$ 0	$ 0

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