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Factor (generally 2-for-1) by which shares available for future grant change as a result of RSU transactions. Each RSU granted reduces shares available for future grant, and each RSU canceled or withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations increases shares available for future grant.

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Offering Term

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Number of Shares of Common Shares Awarded Upon Settlement

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Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution to a defined contribution plan.

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Maximum amount the employee may contribute to a defined contribution plan.

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Aggregate cash paid by the entity during the period to settle equity instruments granted under equity-based payment arrangements.

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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash.

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The highest percentage of annual salary that an employee is permitted to utilize with respect to the plan.

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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Purchase price of common stock expressed as a percentage of its fair value.

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For net-share settlement of share-based awards when the employer settles employees' income tax withholding obligations, this element represents the number of shares the employees use to repay the employer.

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Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details)	Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($) shares	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) shares	Sep. 24, 2016 USD ($) shares	Mar. 29, 2014 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum portion of pre-tax earnings under 401(k) Plan that can be deferred by participating U.S. employees	$ 18,500
The total shares withheld upon vesting of RSUs (in shares) \| shares	16,000,000	15,400,000	15,900,000
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	$ 2,700,000,000	$ 2,000,000,000	$ 1,700,000,000
Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense	1,900,000,000	1,600,000,000	1,400,000,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs and stock options	$ 9,400,000,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs and stock options, weighted-average recognition period	2 years 6 months
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution to 401(k) Plan as a percentage of employee's contribution	50.00%
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution to 401(k) Plan as a percentage of employee's contribution	100.00%
Employer matching contribution to 401(k) Plan as a percentage of employee's eligible earnings	6.00%
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value of vested RSUs as of vesting date	$ 7,600,000,000	$ 6,100,000,000	$ 5,100,000,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans (in shares) \| shares	36,500,000
Employee common stock purchases through payroll deductions, price as a percentage of fair market value	85.00%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering period	6 months
Payroll deductions as a percentage of employee compensation, maximum	10.00%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, maximum annual purchase amount per employee	$ 25,000
2014 Employee Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized for future issuance under stock plans (in shares) \| shares				385,000,000
Shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans (in shares) \| shares	280,200,000
2014 Employee Stock Plan \| Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based award, vesting period	4 years
Number of shares of common stock issued per RSU upon vesting	1
Factor by which each RSU granted reduces or each RSU canceled or share withheld for taxes increases the number of shares available for grant	2
Non-Employee Director Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans (in shares) \| shares	1,100,000
Non-Employee Director Stock Plan \| Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Factor by which each RSU granted reduces or each RSU canceled or share withheld for taxes increases the number of shares available for grant	2