Debt (Debt Securities That Are Not Reported At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Long-term Debt, Fair Value | $ 1,140 | $ 1,287 |
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| Fair Value of Debt Securities That Are Not Reported at Fair Value | 891 | |
| QVC Senior Secured Notes | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Fair Value of Debt Securities That Are Not Reported at Fair Value | $ 3,589 |
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- Definition Fair value of debt securities that are note reported at fair value No definition available.
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- Definition The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
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