Derivative Financial Instruments - Effect of Hedges on Net Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2025	Feb. 03, 2024	Jan. 28, 2023
Gain (loss) on fair value hedges recognized in Net Interest Expense
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges	$ 1	$ (52)	$ (151)
Hedged debt	(1)	52	151
Gain on cash flow hedges recognized in Net Interest Expense	23	24	4
Total	$ 23	$ 24	$ 4
Derivative Gain Loss Statement Of Income Or Comprehensive Income Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag	Total	Total	Total

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Gain (Loss) On Cash Flow Hedges Recognized In Earnings

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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Amount of the increase (decrease) in fair value of the hedged item in a fair value hedge recognized in the income statement.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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