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Stock Option Transactions Under Plan (Detail) (Stock Incentive Plan 1990, USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2011
May 31, 2010
Stock Incentive Plan 1990
     
Options Outstanding - Shares      
Beginning Balance 34.8 [1] 36.0 [1] 38.8 [1]
Exercised (9.0) [1] (7.0) [1] (8.6) [1]
Forfeited (0.4) [1] (0.5) [1] (0.6) [1]
Granted 6.8 [1] 6.3 [1] 6.4 [1]
Ending Balance 32.2 [1] 34.8 [1] 36.0 [1]
Options exercisable 17.0 [1] 20.1 [1] 20.4 [1]
Options Outstanding - Weighted-Average Option Price      
Beginning Balance (in dollars per share) $ 51.29 $ 46.60 $ 43.69
Exercised (in dollars per share) $ 45.62 $ 42.70 $ 37.64
Forfeited (in dollars per share) $ 71.04 $ 58.08 $ 51.92
Granted (in dollars per share) $ 91.74 $ 69.20 $ 52.79
Ending Balance (in dollars per share) $ 61.18 $ 51.29 $ 46.60
Options exercisable (in dollars per share) $ 48.75 $ 44.05 $ 41.16
[1] Includes stock appreciation rights transactions.