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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Total revenues | $ 2,664 | $ 2,314 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 543 | 418 |
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Expedia [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,012 | 816 |
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Interactive Group [Member]
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| Total revenues | 2,434 | 2,314 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 437 | 419 |
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Interactive Group [Member] | QVC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,974 | 1,932 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 404 | 390 |
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Interactive Group [Member] | E-commerce [Member]
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| Total revenues | 460 | 382 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 39 | 34 |
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Interactive Group [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (6) | (5) |
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Ventures Group [Member]
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| Total revenues | 230 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 106 | (1) |
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Ventures Group [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (3) | (1) |
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Ventures Group [Member] | TripAdvisor, Inc. [Member]
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| Total revenues | 230 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 109 | $ 0 |
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Ventures Group [Member] | Expedia [Member]
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| Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 17.00% | |