Stockholders' Equity - Number and Value of Shares Netted for Employee Taxes (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2016	Apr. 24, 2015	Apr. 25, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares withheld for taxes	2	2	1
Fair value of shares withheld	$ 50	$ 57	$ 58

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