Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
| |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | $ 6,052 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 23 |
| Balance, end of the year | 6,075 |
| QVC | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 5,110 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 23 |
| Balance, end of the year | 5,133 |
| zulily | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 917 |
| Balance, end of the year | 917 |
| Corporate and Other | |
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance, beginning of the year | 25 |
| Balance, end of the year | $ 25 |