Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions	12 Months Ended
May 31, 2011	May 31, 2010	May 31, 2009
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Accelerated stock option expense	$ 12	$ 74	$ 59

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