Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) (Details)

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Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance $ 4,972 $ 5,744 $ 10,083
Balance 3,733 4,972 5,744
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, Before-tax amount 115   (49)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, Tax (expense) benefit 3 1 1
Foreign currency translation adjustments, Net-of-tax amount 118 1 (48)
Gain (loss) on changes in fair value (1) (1) 21
Recognition of previously unrealized losses (gains) on debt, net, Tax (expense) benefit     (5)
Recognition of previously unrealized losses (gains) on debt, net, Net-of-tax amount (1) (1) 16
Share of other comprehensive earnings (loss) of equity affiliates, Before-tax amount     (3)
Share of other comprehensive earnings (loss) of equity affiliates, Tax (expense) benefit     1
Share of other comprehensive earnings (loss) of equity affiliates, Net-of-tax amount     (2)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to debt credit risk adjustments, Before-tax amount 22 1 50
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to debt credit risk adjustments, Tax (expense) benefit (5)   (12)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to debt credit risk adjustments, Net of tax amount 17 1 38
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), Before-tax amount 136   19
Other Comprehensive earnings (loss), Tax (expense) benefit (2) 1 (15)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) 134 1 4
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance   6  
Balance     6
Accumulated Translation Adjustment      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance (181) (180) (130)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Qurate Retail, Inc. stockholders 111 (1) (50)
Balance (70) (181) (180)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of equity method affiliates      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance (5) (5) (3)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Qurate Retail, Inc. stockholders     (2)
Balance (5) (5) (5)
Comprehensive Earnings Loss Attributable To Debt Credit Risk Adjustment      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance 40 38  
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Qurate Retail, Inc. stockholders 17 2 38
Balance 57 40 38
Other      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance 91 92  
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Qurate Retail, Inc. stockholders (1) (1) 16
Balance 90 91 92
Other | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance   76  
Balance     76
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance (55) (55) (133)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Qurate Retail, Inc. stockholders 127   2
Balance 72 (55) (55)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) $ 127   2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]      
Balance   $ 76  
Balance     $ 76