Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance, beginning of the year | Ìý | Ìý | $ 5,404 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | Ìý | Ìý | (41) | Ìý | Ìý |
| Sale of Subsidiary | Ìý | Ìý | (105) | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other | Ìý | Ìý | 9 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance, end of the year | $ 5,267 | Ìý | 5,267 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Intangible assets subject to amortization, net | 931 | Ìý | 931 | Ìý | $ 1,185 |
| Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ (7) | Ìý |
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | 115 | $ 125 | 367 | $ 374 | Ìý |
| QVC | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance, beginning of the year | Ìý | Ìý | 5,206 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | Ìý | Ìý | (41) | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance, end of the year | 5,165 | Ìý | 5,165 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Digital commerce | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance, beginning of the year | Ìý | Ìý | 198 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Sale of Subsidiary | Ìý | Ìý | (105) | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other | Ìý | Ìý | 9 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance, end of the year | $ 102 | Ìý | $ 102 | Ìý | Ìý |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of other (increase) decrease of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) from foreign currency translation adjustments of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of divestiture of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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