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Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 06, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012 Veri Sign Japan [Member]	Mar. 30, 2012 Veri Sign Japan [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Symantec's ownership interest			92.00%	54.00%
Amount Paid To Acquire Shares	$ 92	$ 92
Common stock and stock rights shares acquired	166,821
Remaining interest to be acquired in fiscal 2013		8.00%

The cash outflow to return capital to noncontrolled interest, which generally occurs when noncontrolling shareholders reduce their ownership stake (in a subsidiary of the entity). This element does not include dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders.

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