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EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
A reconciliation of the amounts included in the computation of earnings (loss) per common share, and diluted earnings (loss) per common share is as follows: 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
In millions, except per share amounts
2014
 
2013
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
$
(93
)
 
$
292

Effect of dilutive securities (a)
—

 
—

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations – assuming dilution
$
(93
)
 
$
292

Average common shares outstanding
435.6

 
441.5

Effect of dilutive securities (a)
 
 
 
Restricted stock performance share plan
—

 
4.3

Stock options
—

 
0.3

Average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution
435.6

 
446.1

Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share
$
(0.21
)
 
$
0.66

Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share
$
(0.21
)
 
$
0.65

(a) Securities are not included in the table in periods when antidilutive.