Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ (99)		$ 315
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	18		(9)
Net gains/losses on cash flow hedging derivatives:
Net gains (losses) arising during the period	4		5
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings (loss)	5		3
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(21)	[1]	77	[1]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(120)		392
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	4		3
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2		1
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to International Paper Company	(114)		396
U.S. Plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss:	52		78
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	(103)		0
Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss:	0		0
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	$ 3		$ 0

[1] All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.