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EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [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
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
In millions, except per share amounts
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
$
339

 
$
387

 
$
425

 
$
909

Effect of dilutive securities (a)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations – assuming dilution
$
339

 
$
387

 
$
425

 
$
909

Average common shares outstanding
425.3

 
445.9

 
429.9

 
444.1

Effect of dilutive securities (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock performance share plan
3.3

 
3.6

 
3.7

 
4.3

Stock options
—

 
0.2

 
0.1

 
0.3

Average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution
428.6

 
449.7

 
433.7

 
448.7

Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share
$
0.80

 
$
0.87

 
$
0.99

 
$
2.05

Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share
$
0.79

 
$
0.86

 
$
0.98

 
$
2.03

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