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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2020 EUR (€)	Feb. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€)
French Tax Authority
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total assessment, including penalties and interest, not recorded					$ 638	€ 571
Tax expense (benefit) related to tax settlement				$ 54
Subsequent Events
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum commitments			$ 600
Subsequent Events \| French Tax Authority
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tax payments, including interest and penalties	$ 179	€ 161
Subsequent Events \| Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum commitments, period			3 years
Subsequent Events \| Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum commitments, period			4 years
Subsequent Events \| Marketing
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum commitments, percentage			60.00%
Subsequent Events \| Developer and Hosting
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum commitments, percentage			40.00%
Credit Agreement as Amended
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount of letters of credit that can be issued under the Revolver				$ 50