Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 466	$ 97
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized currency translation adjustments	26	117
Employee postretirement benefits	(4)	0
Other	(17)	(1)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	5	116
Comprehensive Income	471	213
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7)	(5)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation	$ 464	$ 208