Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Change in the Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Global Business Unit (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL, beginning of period	$ 53,773
Acquisitions and divestitures	1,021
Translation and other	273
GOODWILL, end of period	55,067
BEAUTY
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL, beginning of period	16,429
Acquisitions and divestitures	(29)
Translation and other	101
GOODWILL, end of period	16,501
GROOMING
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL, beginning of period	20,680
Acquisitions and divestitures	(38)
Translation and other	100
GOODWILL, end of period	20,742
HEALTH CARE
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL, beginning of period	8,339
Acquisitions and divestitures	638
Translation and other	35
GOODWILL, end of period	9,012
FABRIC CARE AND HOME CARE
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL, beginning of period	6,557
Acquisitions and divestitures	(10)
Translation and other	19
GOODWILL, end of period	6,566
BABY CARE AND FAMILY CARE
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL, beginning of period	1,459	1,100
Acquisitions and divestitures	460
Translation and other	18
GOODWILL, end of period	1,937	1,100
Corporate
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
GOODWILL, beginning of period	309
Acquisitions and divestitures	0
Translation and other	0
GOODWILL, end of period	$ 309

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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The increase (decrease) in the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value.

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