Calculation of Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ 29	$ 133	$ (270)	$ 52
Assumed distribution to participating securities		(14)
Assumed undistributed income (loss) available to common stock	29	119	(270)	52
Weighted-average shares outstanding	536	284	534	282
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.42	$ (0.51)	$ 0.18
Net income (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	29	161	(270)	100
Preferred stock redemption dividend		(22)		(22)
Net income (loss) available for assumed distribution	$ 29	$ 139	$ (270)	$ 78
Weighted-average shares outstanding	536	284	534	282
Stock options and restricted stock	9	5		5
Redeemable preferred stock		45		69
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	545	334	534	356
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.41	$ (0.51)	$ 0.18