Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments - Summary of Contractual Maturity (Details) $ in Millions	May 01, 2022 USD ($)
Contractual maturities of investments
Due in one year or less, Cost	$ 560
Due after one through five years, Cost	898
Due after five years, Cost	2
No single maturity date, Cost	1,142
Total short-term and long-term investments cost	2,602
Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair Value	558
Due after one through five years, Estimated Fair Value	868
Due after five years, Estimated Fair Value	2
No single maturity date, Estimated Fair Value	1,265
Estimated fair value of short-term and long-term investments	$ 2,693

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