Derivative Instruments Carrying Amount and Cumulative Basis Adjustment for Fair Value Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 03, 2021	Oct. 03, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge	$ 15,834	$ 16,982
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	(53)	509
Current Portion of Borrowings
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge	0	753
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	0	4
Borrowings
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge	15,834	16,229
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	$ (53)	$ 505

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Amount of liability hedged in fair value hedging relationship.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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