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Document and Entity Information Document
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC
Trading Symbol nwl
Entity Central Index Key 0000814453
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1
Amendment Flag false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 289.9