Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Components of income from discontinued operations
Revenue		$ 268
Expenses		314
Operating loss		(46)
Interest expense, net		1
Loss before tax benefit		(47)
Tax benefit		(16)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	(31)
Pre-tax gain on sale from discontinued operations		920
Provision for taxes on income		308
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	0	612
Discontinued operations, net	0	581
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(1)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to McGraw Hill Financial, Inc. common shareholders	$ 0	$ 582

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