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Litigation And Other Contingencies (Schedule Of Guarantees) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees $ 8,456
Equity Company Obligations [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees 4,607 [1]
Other Third-Party Obligations [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees 3,849
Debt-Related Guarantees [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees 1,611
Debt-Related Guarantees [Member] | Equity Company Obligations [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees 1,546 [1]
Debt-Related Guarantees [Member] | Other Third-Party Obligations [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees 65
Other Guarantees [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees 6,845
Other Guarantees [Member] | Equity Company Obligations [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees 3,061 [1]
Other Guarantees [Member] | Other Third-Party Obligations [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantees $ 3,784
[1] ExxonMobil share.