Segment Reporting - Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Publicly Traded Companies - post separation		2		2
Segment Profit (Loss)		$ 374	$ (3)	$ 1,042	$ 723
Reconciling items:
Restructuring and related costs		32	20	229	191
Restructuring charges of Fuji Xerox		2	2	3	4
Business transformation costs	[1]	(2)	(2)	(3)	(9)
Amortization of intangible assets		77	77	244	233
Non-service retirement-related costs	[2]	34	30	112	82
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates		(39)	(40)	(98)	(103)
Separation costs	[3]	(39)	0	(75)	0
Other		1	1	1	1
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity Income		$ 150	$ (173)	$ 279	$ 102

[1] Business transformation costs represent incremental costs incurred directly in support of our business transformation and restructuring initiatives such as compensation costs for overlapping staff, consulting costs and training costs.

[2] Represents the non-service elements of our defined-benefit pension and retiree-health plan costs. Refer to Note 13 - Employee Benefit Plans for details regarding these elements.

[3] Separation costs are expenses incurred in connection with Xerox's planned separation into two independent, publicly-traded companies. These costs are primarily for third-party investment banking, accounting, legal, consulting and other similar types of services. Refer to Note 1 - Basis of Presentation for additional information regarding Xerox's planned separation.