| **Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative, Non-Designated Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions** | 12 Months Ended |
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| Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]                                                                                    |            |   |   |
| **Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]**                                                                                 |            |   |   |
| Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments                                                             | $ 16            | $ 58 | $ (5) |

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| - Definition
Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments.
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