Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 30, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Designated as cash flow hedges	$ 1,023	$ 840
Non-designated hedges	$ 408	$ 441

Notional amount of FX forward contract, non-designated as hedge

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant