Defined Contribution Plans (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013 individual	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Defined Contribution Plans
Maximum invested percentage of compensation by participants in defined contribution 401(k) plan	80.00%
Percentage match by company to team member's contribution	100.00%
Maximum employer contribution match, percentage of total compensation	5.00%
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan for members whose participation in 401(k) plan is limited, number of employees (in number of individuals)	3,000
Unfunded nonqualified deferred compensation plan for members whose participation in 401(k) plan is limited, percent credited to accounts of active participants	2.00%
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, number of current active and retired participants (in number of individuals)	100
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, additional rate of return above market levels (as a percent)	6.00%
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, minimum rate of return (as a percent)	12.00%
Nonqualified unfunded deferred compensation plan frozen in 1996, maximum rate of return (as a percent)	20.00%
Total liability under the plans	$ 505
Change in fair value for contracts indexed to Target common stock, recognized in earnings, pretax	14	(4)	4
Plan Expenses 401(k) plan
Matching contribution expense	218	197	190
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits expense	78	38	63
Related investment income	(43)	(10)	(31)
Nonqualified plan net expense	35	28	32
Prepaid forward contracts
Prepaid Forward Contracts on Target Common Stock
Investments in contracts indexed to Target common stock	19	61
Number of Shares	1.2	1.4
Contractual Price Paid per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 45.46	$ 44.21
Contractual Fair Value	73	69
Total Cash Investment	$ 54	$ 61