The amount by which the convertible debt's if-converted value exceeds its principle amount at the balance sheet date, regardless of whether the instrument is currently convertible. This element applies to public companies only.

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Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 29, 2017	Dec. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stock closing price	$ 28.06		$ 28.06
Debt repayments			$ 2,640	$ 62
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due April 1, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
If-converted value in excess of principal			337
2.0% Convertible Senior Notes due August 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
If-converted value in excess of principal			$ 469
Senior Notes \| Senior Term Loan A-5 due August 1, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repayments		$ 1,200
Senior Notes \| Senior Term Loan A-1 due May 10, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repayments	$ 500	200
Senior Notes \| 2.75% Senior Notes due June 15, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repayments		$ 600
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.75%	2.75%	2.75%
Senior Notes \| Senior Term Loan A-3 due August 1, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repayments	$ 130
Convertible Debt \| 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due April 1, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.50%		2.50%
Convertible Debt \| 2.0% Convertible Senior Notes due August 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.00%		2.00%