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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Parentheticals (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Income tax benefit on equity based compensation plans | $ 23 | $ 72 | |
| Income tax expense on equity based employment plans | $ 3 | ||
| Eaton Corporation common share par value | $ 0.50 | $ 0.50 | |
| Eaton Corporation plc par value | $ 0.01 | ||
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Eaton Corporation par value No definition available.
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Issuance of Shares Under Employee Benefit Plans Income Tax Expense No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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