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Financial Information for Tracking Stock Groups - Statement of Operations (Details)

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Financial Information for Tracking Stock Groups - Statement of Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net retail sales Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý $ 10,499us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet $ 10,219us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet $ 9,888us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 6,684us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSoldExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization 6,533us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSoldExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization 6,307us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSoldExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
Operating expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 891us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses 862us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses 819us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 1,067us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense 1,029us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense 955us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
Depreciation and amortization Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 662us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization 629us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization 591us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
Impairment of intangible assets Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 7us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment 30us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment 53us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment
Total operating costs and expenses Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 9,311us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses 9,083us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses 8,725us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses
Operating income (loss) 444us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 239us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 259us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 246us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 406us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 197us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 269us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 264us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 1,188us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 1,136us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss 1,163us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Interest expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (387)us-gaap_InterestExpense (380)us-gaap_InterestExpense (466)us-gaap_InterestExpense
Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 39us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments 33us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments 47us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (57)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities (22)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities (351)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
Gains (losses) on transactions, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 74us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets (1)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets 443us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
Other, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (21)linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet (29)linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet 47linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet
Total other income (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (352)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (399)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense (280)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 836us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest 737us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest 883us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
Income tax benefit (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (258)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit (183)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit (278)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 271us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 129us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 87us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 91us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 260us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 122us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 131us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 41us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 578us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 554us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 605us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 48us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 26us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax 986us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
Net earnings (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 626us-gaap_ProfitLoss 580us-gaap_ProfitLoss 1,591us-gaap_ProfitLoss
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 89us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 79us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest 61us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Interactive Corporation shareholders Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 537us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 501us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss 1,530us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
Liberty Interactive common stock Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net retail sales Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 10,028us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet
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= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		10,219us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 6,378us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSoldExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		6,533us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSoldExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Operating expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 854us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		862us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 940us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		1,010us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Depreciation and amortization Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 643us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		629us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		591us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
Impairment of intangible assets Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 7us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		30us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		53us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
Total operating costs and expenses Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 8,822us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		9,064us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Operating income (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 1,206us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		1,155us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Interest expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (312)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		(290)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 51us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		48us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		28us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (22)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		(12)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		51us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
Gains (losses) on transactions, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (1)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Other, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (43)linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		(54)linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Total other income (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (326)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		(309)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 880us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		846us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Income tax benefit (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (306)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		(346)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 574us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		500us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (15)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		(17)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		(46)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
Net earnings (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 559us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		483us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		529us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 39us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		45us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		Ìý
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Interactive Corporation shareholders 222us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		83us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		105us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		110us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		157us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		77us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		109us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		95us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		520us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		438us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember 		212us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
Liberty Ventures common stock Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net retail sales Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 471us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý Ìý
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 306us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSoldExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý Ìý
Operating expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 37us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý Ìý
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 127us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		19us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Depreciation and amortization Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 19us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý Ìý
Total operating costs and expenses Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 489us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		19us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Operating income (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (18)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(19)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Interest expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (75)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(90)us-gaap_InterestExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (12)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(15)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		19us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (35)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(10)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(402)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember
Gains (losses) on transactions, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 74us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý 443us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember
Other, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 22linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		25linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Total other income (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (26)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(90)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (44)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(109)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Income tax benefit (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 48us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		163us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 4us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		54us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 63us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		43us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		1,032us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember
Net earnings (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 67us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		97us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		1,062us-gaap_ProfitLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 50us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		34us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		Ìý
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Interactive Corporation shareholders 36us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		37us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(28)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(28)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		84us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		36us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		11us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		(68)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		17us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		63us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember 		1,024us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_VenturesGroupMember
Pro Forma | Liberty Interactive common stock Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net retail sales Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 9,888us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= us-gaap_ProFormaMember
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 6,307us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSoldExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= us-gaap_ProFormaMember
Operating expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 819us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses
/ linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis
= linta_InteractiveGroupMember
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Impairment of intangible assets Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 53us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment
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Operating income (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 1,175us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
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Interest expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (322)us-gaap_InterestExpense
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Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 28us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 51us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
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Total other income (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (243)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 932us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
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Income tax benefit (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (357)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 575us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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Net earnings (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 529us-gaap_ProfitLoss
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Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 63us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Interactive Corporation shareholders Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 466us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
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Pro Forma | Liberty Ventures common stock Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
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Interest expense Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (144)us-gaap_InterestExpense
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Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 19us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (402)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities
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Gains (losses) on transactions, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 443us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfOtherAssets
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Other, net Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 47linta_OtherIncomeExpensesNet
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Total other income (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (37)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (49)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
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Income tax benefit (expense) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 79us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 30us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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Net earnings (loss) Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 1,062us-gaap_ProfitLoss
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Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (2)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
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