Additional Working Capital Information (Schedule Of Notes, Accounts Receivable And Payable, Loans Payable, Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Trade notes and accounts receivable, less reserves of $107 million and $113 million | $ 13,243 | $ 18,541 |
| Other notes and accounts receivable, less reserves of $4 million and $48 million | 6,632 | 9,468 |
| Total notes and accounts receivable | 19,875 | 28,009 |
| Bank loans | 231 | 473 |
| Commercial paper | 17,973 | 16,225 |
| Long-term debt due within one year | 558 | 770 |
| Total notes and loans payable | 18,762 | 17,468 |
| Trade payables | 18,074 | 25,286 |
| Payables to equity companies | 4,639 | 6,589 |
| Accrued taxes other than income taxes | 2,937 | 3,290 |
| Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 6,762 | 7,062 |
| Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 32,412 | 42,227 |
| Trade notes and accounts receivable, reserves | 107 | 113 |
| Other notes and accounts receivable, reserves | $ 4 | $ 48 |
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- Definition Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, which are not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A valuation allowance relating to a written agreement to receive money (at a specified future date(s) within one year from the reporting date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest) for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of short-term borrowings using unsecured obligations issued by banks, corporations and other borrowers to investors. The maturities of these money market securities generally do not exceed 270 days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of short-term debt and current maturity of long-term debt and capital lease obligations due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of borrowings from a bank, not elsewhere enumerated in the taxonomy, with a maturity within one year (or within one operating cycle if longer) from the date of borrowing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Payables to equity companies. No definition available.
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