Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 28, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 28, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | QURATE RETAIL, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33982 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1288730 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 12300 Liberty Blvd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Englewood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80112 |
| City Area Code | (720) |
| Local Phone Number | 875-5300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001355096 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Common Class A | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Series A common stock |
| Trading Symbol | QRTEA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Common Class B | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Series B common stock |
| Trading Symbol | QRTEB |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock |
| Trading Symbol | QRTEP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |