Acquisitions and Intangible Assets (Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 1,446	$ 1,628
Currency	34	(182)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,480	1,446
Personal Care
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	533	625
Currency	16	(92)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	549	533
Consumer Tissue
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	524	594
Currency	14	(70)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	538	524
K-C Professional and Other
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	389	409
Currency	4	(20)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 393	$ 389