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Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Changes of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - $ / shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Units, Outstanding Shares, Beginning of Period	4.3
Restricted Stock Units, Granted, Shares	2.0
Restricted Stock Units, Grant Adjustments, Shares	0.1
Restricted Stock Units, Vested, Shares	(1.4)
Restricted Stock Units, Forfeited, Shares	(0.6)
Restricted Stock Units, Outstanding Shares, End of Period	4.4	4.3
Restricted Stock Units, Outstanding Shares, Expected to vest, End of Period	2.1
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Outstanding, Beginning of Period	$ 48
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	47	$ 54	$ 41
Grant Adjustments, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	39
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	40
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	48
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Outstanding, End of Period	50	$ 48
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Expected to vest, End of Period	$ 47

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Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period.

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Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event.

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units.

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The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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