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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Other Information By Segment) (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Other Information By Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Total assets $ 20,973 $ 20,973   $ 20,355
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 646 646   581
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value 3,703 3,703   3,161
Capital expenditures 74 74 $ 125  
QVC Group Common Stock        
Total assets 13,953 13,953    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 231 231   224
Capital expenditures 73 73 110  
QVC Group Common Stock | QVC        
Total assets 11,146 11,146    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 38 38    
Capital expenditures 44      
QVC Group Common Stock | zulily        
Total assets 2,390 2,390    
Capital expenditures 29      
QVC Group Common Stock | Corporate and Other        
Total assets 417 417    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 193 193    
Liberty Ventures common stock        
Total assets 7,020 7,020    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 415 415   $ 357
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value 3,703 3,703    
Capital expenditures 1 1 $ 15  
Liberty Ventures common stock | Corporate and Other        
Total assets 7,020 7,020    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method 415 415    
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value 3,703 $ 3,703    
Capital expenditures $ 1