Share-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Share-Based Compensation
Stock options	$ 62	$ 68
Other share-based awards	18	19
Total share-based compensation	$ 80	$ 87

Other stock based compensation expense (including the amortization of restricted stock units).

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- Definition

The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 95

-Paragraph 28

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- Definition

The noncash expense that accounts for the value of stock options distributed to employees as compensation.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 123R

-Paragraph 64

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 123R

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