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Fair Value Measurements (Estimated Fair Value Of Company Long Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
May 02, 2015
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May 03, 2014
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| Long-term debt | $ 8,020us-gaap_LongTermDebt | $ 7,797us-gaap_LongTermDebt |
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| Long-term debt |
7,231us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementBasisAxis = us-gaap_CarryingReportedAmountFairValueDisclosureMember |
7,145us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementBasisAxis = us-gaap_CarryingReportedAmountFairValueDisclosureMember |
| Notional Amount | ||
| Long-term debt |
$ 7,070us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementBasisAxis = us-gaap_PortionAtOtherThanFairValueFairValueDisclosureMember |
$ 6,973us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementBasisAxis = us-gaap_PortionAtOtherThanFairValueFairValueDisclosureMember |
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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