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Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2018	Jan. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2018	Mar. 29, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Loss recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss			$ 1
Foreign Exchange Forward \| Maximum
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative contract term			12 months
Foreign Exchange Forward \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other expense, net
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange forward contracts gain (loss)	$ 7	$ (1)	$ 1	$ (39)
Sold \| Net Investment Hedging \| Foreign Exchange Forward \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount	374		374		$ 116
Sold \| Balance Sheet Contracts \| Foreign Exchange Forward \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount	51		51		122
Purchased \| Balance Sheet Contracts \| Foreign Exchange Forward \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 913		$ 913		$ 963