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Jul. 26, 2023
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Entity Central Index Key 0001021860
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 26, 2023
Entity Registrant Name NOV INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Securities Act File Number 1-12317
Entity Tax Identification Number 76-0475815
Entity Address, Address Line One 10353 Richmond Ave
Entity Address, City or Town Houston
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77042
City Area Code 346
Local Phone Number 223-3000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol NOV
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false