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Long-term Debt and Borrowing Facilities (Issuance And Repurchase Of Notes) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2019	Jul. 06, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	May 04, 2019
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 5,458	$ 5,458	$ 5,722
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount		$ 669
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt			$ 40
Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax			30
Fixed Rate 7.00% Notes Due May 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount	$ 130
With Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] \| Fixed Rate 5.625 Percent Notes Due February 2022 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount		96
With Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] \| Fixed Rate 7.5% Notes Due June 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 500		$ 500
Debt instrument, stated rate	7.50%		7.50%
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt			$ 486
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	$ 14		$ 14
With Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] \| Fixed Rate 6.625 Percent Notes Due April 2021 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount		330
With Subsidiary Guarantee [Member] \| Fixed Rate 7.00% Notes Due May 2020 [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	$ 126	$ 212