Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract]

Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	As of
	March 29, 2013	March 30, 2012
	(In millions)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of (tax benefits) taxes of $(6) million and $16 million as of March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, respectively	$                   181	$                   174
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $11 million and $0 million as of March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, respectively	16	1
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$                   197	$                   175
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—	2
Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Symantec Corporation	$                   197	$                   173