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Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2012 Veri Sign Japan [Member]	Sep. 28, 2012 Veri Sign Japan [Member]	Mar. 30, 2012 Veri Sign Japan [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Symantec's ownership interest				8.00%	92.00%	54.00%
Amount Paid To Acquire Shares	$ 19	$ 92	$ 111

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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