Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Earrings Per Share Basic and Diluted) (Details)

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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Earrings Per Share Basic and Diluted) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Ventures Group [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Ventures Group [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Ventures Group [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Interactive Group [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Interactive Group [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Interactive Group [Member]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic   542   559 36 36 29 513 524 542
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount     7              
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio 0.05                  
Earnings Per Share, Potentially Dilutive Securities   10   9 1 1 1 10 8 10
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted   552   568 37 37 30 523 532 552