Danaher Separation And Discontinued Operations (Summary of Fortive's Sales and Operating Profit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Jul. 03, 2015	Jul. 01, 2016	Jul. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales		$ 166.9		$ 345.5
Fortive
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales	$ 1,543.1	1,553.7	$ 3,006.2	3,056.2	$ 6,100.0
Operating profit	$ 324.4	$ 351.4	$ 593.4	$ 658.8