Derivative Financial Instruments - Notional Values (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Designated as cash flow hedges	$ 902	$ 840
Not designated for hedge accounting	$ 423	$ 441

Notional amount of FX forward contract, not designated for hedge accounting

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant