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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Foreign Exchange Gain/Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2020 | Feb. 02, 2019 | Feb. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) | $ 1 | $ (32) | $ 31
Realized and Unrealized gain (loss) from certain derivative financial instruments | 4 | 34 | (30)
Net foreign exchange gain | $ 5 | $ 2 | $ 1

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