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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 47 $ 40 $ 34
Charged to Costs and Expenses 15 14 12
Charged to Other Accounts [1] 3 (3) (4)
Deductions [2] 6 4 2
Balance at End of Period 59 47 40
Allowances for Sales Discounts      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 17 15 16
Charged to Costs and Expenses 248 239 225
Charged to Other Accounts [1] (4) (3) (2)
Deductions [3] 242 234 224
Balance at End of Period 19 17 15
Deferred Taxes      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 299 279 272
Charged to Costs and Expenses 46 37 12
Charged to Other Accounts 0 0 0
Deductions [4] 43 17 5
Balance at End of Period $ 302 $ 299 $ 279
[1] Includes bad debt recoveries and the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
[2] Primarily uncollectible receivables written off.
[3] Sales discounts allowed.
[4] Represents the net currency effects of translating valuation allowances at current rates of exchange and benefits recognized to Other Comprehensive Income.