Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable | $ 103 | $ 88 |
| Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, Shares outstanding (in shares) | 594,884,237 | 596,726,278 |
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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 Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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