Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Tracking Stocks (Narrative) (Details)

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Tracking Stocks (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 28, 2011
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Feb. 09, 2011
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued 0.88129                        
Cash attributed from Capital Group to Interactive Group                         $ 264
Carrying Value of Exchangeable Shares                         1,215
Pro Forma for Reattribution [Abstract]                          
Current assets   2,494       2,211       2,494 2,211    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method   3,299       3,341       3,299 3,341    
Total assets   34,542       8,325       34,542 8,325    
Long-term debt   5,555       0       5,555 0    
Parent's investment   14,081       6,440       14,081 6,440    
Operating income (loss)   189 248 226 151 (60) 10 2 (32) 814 (80) 531  
Interest expense                   132 7 16  
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net                   32 (1,346) (87)  
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent                   8,780 1,160 594  
Time Warner Inc [Member]
                         
Shares amount of exchangeable debt securities reattributed from the Capital Group to the Interactive Group                         22,000,000
Time Warner Cable Inc [Member]
                         
Shares amount of exchangeable debt securities reattributed from the Capital Group to the Interactive Group                         5,000,000
AOL Inc [Member]
                         
Shares amount of exchangeable debt securities reattributed from the Capital Group to the Interactive Group                         2,000,000
3.125% Exchangeable Senior Debentures Due 2023 [Member]
                         
Principal amount of exchangeable debt securities reattributed from the Capital Group to the Interactive Group                         $ 1,138