Retirement-Related Benefits - Nonpension Postretirement Contributions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
U.S. Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plan
Retirement-Related Benefits
Contributions by employer - Noncash	$ 135	$ 100

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