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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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| Total revenues | $ 2,647 | $ 2,365 | $ 5,311 | $ 4,679 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 565 | 455 | 1,108 | 873 | |
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Expedia [Member]
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| Total revenues | 2,217 | 1,856 | |||
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Expedia [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,205 | 1,040 | |||
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Interactive Group [Member]
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| Total revenues | 2,400 | 2,365 | 4,834 | 4,679 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 455 | 455 | 874 | 892 | |
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Interactive Group [Member] | QVC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,961 | 1,974 | 3,935 | 3,906 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 434 | 438 | 828 | 838 | |
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Interactive Group [Member] | E-commerce [Member]
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| Total revenues | 439 | 391 | 899 | 773 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 26 | 23 | 57 | 65 | |
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Interactive Group [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (5) | (6) | (11) | (11) | |
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Ventures Group [Member]
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| Total revenues | 247 | 0 | 477 | 0 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 110 | 0 | (1) | 216 | |
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Ventures Group [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (3) | 0 | (1) | (6) | |
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Ventures Group [Member] | TripAdvisor, Inc. [Member]
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| Total revenues | 247 | 0 | 477 | 0 | |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 113 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 222 | |
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Ventures Group [Member] | Expedia [Member]
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| Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 17.00% | 17.00% | |||