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Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
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Options Outstanding - Number of Shares |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 |
9,807,252 |
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Granted |
1,392,191 |
[1] |
Exercised |
(2,409,331) |
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Forfeited/canceled |
(238,717) |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
8,551,395 |
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Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 |
6,023,559 |
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Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 and expected to vest thereafter |
8,218,732 |
[2] |
Options Outstanding - Weighted-Average Exercise Price |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 |
$ 357.92 |
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Granted |
$ 580.45 |
[1] |
Exercised |
$ 305.81 |
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Forfeited/canceled |
$ 460.45 |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
$ 405.98 |
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Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 |
$ 351.44 |
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Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 and expected to vest thereafter |
$ 400.72 |
[2] |
Options Outstanding - Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
5 years 2 months 12 days |
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Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 |
4 years 1 month 6 days |
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Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 and expected to vest thereafter |
5 years 2 months 12 days |
[2] |
Options Outstanding - Average Intrinsic Value |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 |
$ 2,516 |
[3] |
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 |
2,099 |
[3] |
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 and expected to vest thereafter |
$ 2,461 |
[2],[3] |
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