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Information about Segments and Geographic Areas (Operating Income/Loss by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Segment operating income / (loss) $ 23,716 $ 19,360 $ 16,496
Operating Segments | Google      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Segment operating income / (loss) 27,892 23,319 18,965
Operating Segments | Other Bets      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Segment operating income / (loss) (3,578) (3,456) (1,893)
Reconciling items      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Segment operating income / (loss) $ (598) $ (503) $ (576)