Calculation of Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net loss available to common shareholders	$ (190)	$ (64)	$ (300)	$ (81)
Weighted-average shares outstanding	535	281	532	281
Basic loss per share	$ (0.36)	$ (0.23)	$ (0.56)	$ (0.29)
Net loss attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$ (190)	$ (54)	$ (300)	$ (61)
Weighted-average shares outstanding	535	281	532	281
Stock options and restricted stock		4		6
Redeemable preferred stock		81		81
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	535	366	532	368
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.36)		$ (0.56)