Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details)

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Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2017
Jan. 30, 2016
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 28, 2017
Jan. 30, 2016
Jan. 31, 2015
Balance, beginning of period $ 178 $ 172 $ 189      
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 16 30 33      
Additions for tax positions of prior years 0 0 0      
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (12) (7) (15)      
Settlements (4) (3) (23)      
Statute expirations (11) (14) (12)      
Balance, end of period 167 178 172      
Current income taxes       $ 6 $ 12 $ 11
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 178 $ 172 $ 189 167 178 172
Long term deferred income taxes [Member]            
Long-term uncertian tax positions       4 5 6
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member]            
Long-term uncertian tax positions       $ 157 $ 161 $ 155