Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	May 27, 2018	Sep. 29, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 500,000,000.0
Stock repurchase program, cumulative shares repurchased	191.4
Treasury shares retirement, cumulative shares	178.8

Stock repurchase program cumulative shares repurchased.

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