Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Long-Term Debt, Disclosure) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Aug. 04, 2018
Feb. 03, 2018
Jul. 29, 2017
Fair Value Measurements      
Principal Value $ 5,722 $ 5,750 $ 5,750
Fair Value (a) [1] $ 5,432 $ 5,943 $ 5,929
[1] (a)The estimated fair value of the Company’s publicly traded debt is based on reported transaction prices which are considered Level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC 820. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange.