Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 546	$ 551
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized currency translation adjustments	(7)	(168)
Employee postretirement benefits	14	53
Other	(4)	17
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	3	(98)
Comprehensive Income	549	453
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(12)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation	$ 546	$ 441