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Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 146 | $ 163 |
| Accounts receivable classified in other assets | 275 | 473 |
| Inventories classified in other assets | $ 1,704 | $ 1,606 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.50 | $ 0.50 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 6,500,000,000 | 6,500,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 3,577,103,522 | 3,577,103,522 |
| Treasury stock, shares | 649,576,808 | 550,468,221 |
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Amount of inventories included in other assets which is comprised of inventories not expected to be sold within one year and inventories produced in preparation for product launches. No definition available.
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Amount due from customers or clients, more than one year from the balance sheet date, for goods or services 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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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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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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