Schedule of Stockholders Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,064
Net income (loss)	(108)	(7)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1	(12)
Share transactions under employee related plans	(3)
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants	10
Ending Balance	1,963
Attributable to Office Depot, Inc
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,063
Net income (loss)	(109)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1
Share transactions under employee related plans	(3)
Amortization of long-term incentive stock grants	10
Ending Balance	1,962
Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1
Net income (loss)	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1)
Ending Balance	$ 1