Additional Financial Statement Information Additional Financial Statement Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Additional Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Depreciation	$ 575	$ 556	$ 590
Interest Costs Capitalized	10	9	9
Other Asset Impairment Charges	14	28	107
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 71

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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