Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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Amount of income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations attributable to an adjustment of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity.

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Income Taxes - Taxes on Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective tax rate for income from continuing operations	16.20%	19.80%	18.20%	18.90%
Settlement of Tax Related Issues
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Discrete tax benefit	$ 4		$ (4)
Share-based Payments
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Discrete tax benefit			$ 21	$ 29
Integration of Acquired Businesses
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Discrete tax benefit				$ 7