Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Aug. 03, 2024	Jul. 29, 2023	Feb. 03, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	25.10%	25.50%
Net unrecognized tax benefits	$ 202	$ 264	$ 228
Accrued amounts for interest and penalties	26	$ 39	$ 32
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings (up to)	$ 25

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Net of Federal Tax Benefit

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Amount of decrease reasonably possible in the next twelve months for the unrecognized tax benefit.

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Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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