Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$ 1,692	$ 1,396
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	437	402
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)	42	86
Acquisition-related items	17	15
Provision for doubtful accounts	32	18
Deferred income taxes	(58)	(77)
Stock-based compensation	90	104
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net	(119)	(72)
Inventories	(147)	(108)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(354)	(429)
Other operating assets and liabilities	606	94
Certain litigation charges, net	0	279
Certain litigation payments	0	(5)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,238	1,703
Investing Activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(617)	(452)
Purchase of intellectual property	(8)	(17)
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(282)	(258)
Purchases of marketable securities	(3,866)	(3,425)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities	3,008	2,793
Other investing activities, net	9	(80)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,756)	(1,439)
Financing Activities:
Change in short-term borrowings, net	302	1,181
Payments on long-term debt	(15)	(402)
Dividends to shareholders	(514)	(488)
Issuance of common stock	45	42
Repurchase of common stock	(600)	(760)
Net cash used in financing activities	(782)	(427)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(34)	19
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(334)	(144)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,382	1,400
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,048	1,256
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Income taxes	99	552
Interest	$ 161	$ 219