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Note 6 - Available-for-Sale Investments (Details) - Summary of Maturities of Available-for-Sale Securities (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Summary of Maturities of Available-for-Sale Securities [Abstract]  
Less than one year $ 535us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue
Due in 1-5 years 228us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue
Due after 10 years (1) 37us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue [1]
Total $ 800glw_AssetBasedSecuritiesThatMatureOverTime
[1] Includes $37 million of asset-based securities that mature over time and are being reported at their final maturity dates.