Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short Term Investments Disclosure [Abstract] Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short Term Investments Disclosure [Abstract] Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Table Text Block] Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than Twelve Months Related to Available-for-Sale Securities Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block] Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Twelve Months or Longer Related to Available-for-Sale-Securities Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments Twelve Months or Longer [Table Text Block] Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments Twelve Months or Longer [Table Text Block] Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Purchase Obligations, 2012 Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due within One Year Purchase Obligations, 2013 Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Second Year Purchase Obligations, 2014 Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Third Year Purchase Obligations, 2015 Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fourth Year Purchase Obligations, 2016 Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fifth Year Purchase Obligations, Thereafter Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due after Fifth Year Purchase Obligations, Total Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Future Minimum Lease Payments, 2012 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current Future Minimum Lease Payments, 2013 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Future Minimum Lease Payments, 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Future Minimum Lease Payments, 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Future Minimum Lease Payments, 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Future Minimum Lease Payments, Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Future Minimum Lease Payments, Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Future Minimum Sublease Income, 2012 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current Future Minimum Sublease Income, 2013 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years Future Minimum Sublease Income, 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years Future Minimum Sublease Income, 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years Future Minimum Sublease Income, 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years Future Minimum Sublease Income, Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter Future Minimum Sublease Income, Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2012 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2013 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2014 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2015 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2016 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, Total Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Less: interest Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Total Capital Lease Obligations Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Day Software Holding AG [Member] Day Software Holding AG [Member] Day Software Holding AG Member. 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Purchase price allocated to goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Purchase price allocated to identifiable intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets Purchase price allocated to net tangible assets (liabilities) Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Net Tangible Assets Number of asset acquisitions Number of asset acquisitions acquired Number of asset acquisitions acquired Acquisition of cash and cash equivalents Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents Acquisition of trade receivables Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Acquisition of accrued expenses Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities Acquisition of net deferred tax liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net Adjustment to carrying value of deferred revenue Business Acquisition, Carrying Value of Deferred Revenue, Adjustment Business Acquisition Adjustment to Carrying Value of Deferred Revenue. 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Employer's contribution to profit sharing plan Employer's Contribution To Profit Sharing Plan Employer's contribution to profit sharing plan. 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Percentage of contribution made by participants of other specified compensation to deferred compensation plan Percentage of contribution made by participants of other specified compensation to deferred compensation plan Percentage of contribution made by participants of other specified compensation to deferred compensation plan. Minimum period after end of plan year participants can elect to begin benefit payments Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Participant Election of Benefit Payments Start Date, Minimum Period after End of Plan Year Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Participant Election of Benefit Payments Start Date, Minimum Period after End of Plan Year Payment period for annual installments election of benefit payments Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Participant Election of Benefit Payments, Annual Installments Option Payment Period Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Participant Election of Benefit Payments, Annual Installments Option Payment Period Deferred compensation plan assets Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Deferred compensation plan liabilities Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Selected Quarterly Financial Data Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Interest and other income (expense), net: Investment Income, Net [Abstract] Interest income Investment Income, Interest Foreign exchange gains (losses) Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Realized gains on fixed income investment Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains Realized losses on fixed income investment Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses Other Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest and other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income Interest expense Interest Expense Investment gains (losses), net: Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract] Realized investment gains Realized investment gains Realized investment gains. 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Customer contracts and relationships [Member] Customer Contracts and Relationships [Member] Customer Contracts and Relationships [Member] Trademarks [Member] Trademarks [Member] Acquired rights to use technology [Member] Developed Technology Rights [Member] Localization [Member] Localization [Member] Localization. Other intangibles [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Purchased and other intangible assets [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract] Cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets: Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Acquired technology Deferred Tax Assets, Acquired Technology Acquired technology. 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Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Total gross deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Deferred tax asset valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Total deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net Deferred tax liabilities: Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings Acquired intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets Total deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net Gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits [Abstract] Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract] Beginning balance Unrecognized Tax Benefits Gross increases in unrecognized tax benefits - prior year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Gross decreases in unrecognized tax benefits - prior year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Gross increases in unrecognized tax benefits - current year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Foreign exchange gains and losses Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Foreign Exchange Gains and Losses The gross amount of changes in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from foreign exchange gains and losses. 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Fair value adjustment for equity awards assumed for acquisition Fair Value Adjustment for Equity Awards Assumed for Acquisition Fair Value Adjustment for Equity Awards Assumed for Acquisition Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Value of shares in deferred compensation plan Treasury Stock Shares Value In Deferred Compensation Plan Treasury stock, shares value in deferred compensation plan. 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Purchased and other intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Amortization expense in future periods Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Option Grants [Member] Stock Options [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock Option Activity [Rollforward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Beginning outstanding balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Beginning outstanding balance, Weighted average exercise price (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Granted, Weighted average exercise price (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Exercised, Weighted average exercise price (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Cancelled, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Cancelled, Weighted average exercise price (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Increase due to acquisition, Shares Due To Acquisition The quantity of shares issuable on stock options or awards brought over as a result of an acquisition. Increase due to acquisition, Weighted average exercise price (per share) Due to Acquisition, Weighted Average Exercise Price Due to Acquisition, Weighted Average Exercise Price. Ending outstanding balance Ending outstanding balance, Weighted everage exercise price (per share) Income before income taxes, domestic and foreign Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Provision for income taxes, current Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Income tax expense differs from the expected tax expense Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Deferred tax assets and liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Entity-Wide Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Major Customers [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Ingram Micro [Member] Ingram Micro. Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Accounts Receivable [Member] Concentration Risk by Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Significant customers, revenue percentage Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Percentage of revenue generated from a single external customer that accounts for 10 percent or more of an entity's revenues. Significant customers, gross trade receivables percentage Concentration Risk, Percentage Restricted Stock Award [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock Unit [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Employee Stock [Member] Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member] Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member] Restricted Stock And Performance Share Awards. Performance Shares [Member] Performance shares or performance share units awarded to employees as a form of incentive compensation. Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Program Name [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Program Name [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Program Name [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Program Name Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Program Name [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Program Name [Domain] 2011 Program [Member] Current Program [Member] Current Program [Member] Prior Year [Member] Prior Year [Member] Prior Year. Program 2010 [Member] Program 2010 [Member] Program 2009 [Member] Program 2009 [Member] 2003 Plan [Member] Plan 2003 [Member] 2003 Plan. 2005 Assumption Plan [Member] Assumption Plan 2005 [Member] 2005 Assumption Plan. 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Number of purchase periods per offering period Number Of Purchase Periods Per Offering Period Number of purchase periods per offering period. Purchase period Purchase Period Purchase period. Purchase consideration as % of Market Value for 1997 ESPP Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price as Percentage of Market Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price as Percentage of Market Price Vesting percentage per year for performance awards and most restricted stock units Vesting Percentage Per Year For Performance Awards And Most Restricted Stock Units Vesting percentage per year for performance awards and most restricted stock units. Vesting percentage on second anniversary for certain restricted stock units Vesting Percentage On Second Anniversary For Certain Restricted Stock Units Vesting percentage on second anniversary for certain restricted stock units. Vesting percentage on third and fourth anniversaries for certain restricted stock units Vesting Percentage On Third And Fourth Anniversaries For Certain Restricted Stock Units Vesting percentage on third and fourth anniversaries for certain restricted stock units. Maximum percentage of target shares able to receive Maximum Target Percentage Allowed Under Program Maximum Target Percentage Allowed Under Program. Weighted Average Subscription Date Fair Value of Shares (per share) Weighted Average Subscription Date Fair Value Of Shares Weighted average subscription date fair value of shares. Weighted average fair values of options granted (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value Closing market values (per share) Closing market value Closing Market Value. Shares Purchased, ESPP Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Average purchase price of shares, ESPP (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Shares Purchased Shares Purchased Intrinsic Value, ESPP Total Intrinsic Value Of Shares Purchased TotalIntrinsicValueOfSharesPurchased. Weighted average grant date fair values of restricted stock units granted (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Actual percentage achieved Actual Percentage Achieved Actual percentage achieved. Number of shares achieved Actual Shares Achieved Actual shares achieved. Portion of shares vesting on the later of the date of certification of achievement or the first anniversary date of the grant Percentage Vesting In First Tranche Percentage vesting in first tranche. Portion vesting evenly on following two annual anniversary dates of the grant, contingent upon the recipient's continued service to Adobe Percentage Vesting Evenly In Future Percentage vesting evenly in future. Total fair value of awards, vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value Vesting percentage per year for grants to non-employee directors Annual Vesting Percentage For Director Grants Annual vesting percentage for director grants. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Aggregate Grant Value Per Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Aggregate Grant Value Per Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Aggregate Grant Value Per Award Aggregate value of annual equity grants Annual Equity Grant Value Annual equity grant value. Aggregate value of initial equity grants Aggregate Value Of Initial Equity Grants Aggregate value of initial equity grants. Numbers of days used to calculate the aggregate value of the equity award Numbers of Days Used to Calculate Average Stock Price Numbers of days used to calculate average stock price. Annual equity grant percentage election by director of 100% options, 100% restricted stock units or 50% of each Annual Equity Grant Percentage Election Annual equity grant percentage election. Conversion ratio for target grant value of restricted stock units to stock options Conversion Ratio For Directors Target Grant Value Conversion ratio for target grant value of restricted stock units to stock options Unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested stock based awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Number of years over which unrecognized compensation costs will be recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Deferred tax benefits related to stock-based compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits Cash recoveries of fringe benefit tax Cash Recoveries Of Fringe Benefit Tax Cash recoveries of fringe benefit tax. 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Transfer to marketable equity securities (Level 1) Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Transfers To Marketable Equity Securities Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation recurring basis asset transfers to marketable equity securities. Ending Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments [Abstract] Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments [Abstract] Direct cost method investments other-than-temporarily impaired Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Stock Repurchase Program [Member] Repurchase of Equity [Member] Acquisition [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Board Authorization to repurchase common stock Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Structured repurchase prepayments Structured Repurchase Prepayments Structured Repurchase Prepayments. Amended stock repurchase program amount remaining Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Acquisition cash consideration, estimated amount Subsequent Event, Amount Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Existing technology [Member] Contract backlog [Member] Order or Production Backlog [Member] Non-competition agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] In-process research and development [Member] Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Net tangible assets Identifiable intangible assets, finite-lived identifiable intangible assets, indefinite-lived Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable Goodwill Restructuring liability Total purchase price allocation Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Weighted Average Useful Life (years) Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life Accrued Expenses Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Creative and Interactive Solutions [Member] Creative and Interactive Solutions. Digital Media Solutions [Member] Digital Media Solutions [Member] Digital media solutions. Knowledge Worker [Member] Knowledge Worker [Member] Knowledge Worker. Enterprise [Member] Enterprise [Member] Enterprise Member Print and Publishing [Member] Print And Publishing [Member] Print and Publishing. Purchased and other intangible assets, net by reportable segment [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Purchased and other intangible assets, net STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Taxes Related To Each Component Of Other Comprehensive Income Taxes Related To Each Component Of Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block] Taxes Related To Each Component Of Other Comprehensive Income. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Schedule of Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Non-Operating Income (Expense) Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] Rent expense and sublease income Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block] Summary of non-cancellable unconditional purchase obligations, operating leases and capital leases Schedule of Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Operating Leases and Capital Leases [Text Block] Schedule of Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Operating Leases and Capital Leases. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Goodwill impairment Goodwill, Impairment Loss Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Purchased and other intangible assets Intangible asset impairment charges Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Minimum estimated useful live of amortizable intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum Maximum estimated useful live of amortizable intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum Finite-lived intangible assets, Weighted-Average Useful Life (years) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted-Average Useful Life Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] RESTRUCTURING CHARGES Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Income before income taxes [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Domestic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes, current [Abstract] Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Current: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] United States federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] United States federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax expense attributable to employee stock plans Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Employee Stock Options Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense differs from the expected tax expense [Abstract] Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract] Computed "expected" tax expense Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate State tax expense, net of federal benefit Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes Tax credits Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits Differences between statutory rate and foreign effective tax rate Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Stock-based compensation (net of tax deduction) Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost Resolution of U.S. income tax exams Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Settlements, Domestic Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Qualified Production Activities U.S. tax benefits related to state income tax ruling Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Settlements, State and Local Tax charge for licensing acquired company technology to foreign subsidiaries Income Tax Reconciliation Licencing Of Technology To Foreign Subsidiaries Income Tax Reconciliation Licencing Of Technology To Foreign Subsidiaries. Other, net Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments Accrued Expense [Abstract] Accrued Expense [Abstract] Accrued Expenses. Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Sales and marketing allowances Sales and marketing allowances Sales and marketing allowances. Accrued corporate marketing Accrued Marketing Costs, Current Taxes payable Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current Royalties payable Accrued Royalties, Current Accrued interest expense Interest Payable, Current Other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Text Block] Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] 2012 Future Amortization Expense, Year One 2013 Future Amortization Expense, Year Two 2014 Future Amortization Expense, Year Three 2015 Future Amortization Expense, Year Four 2016 Future Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Future Amortization Expense, after Year Five Total expected amortization expense Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense Stock Repurchase Programs (Numeric) [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments Prior to Ammendment Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments Prior To Ammendment Structured stock repurchase prepayments prior to ammendment. Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments subsequent to amendment Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments Subsequent to Amendment Structured stock repurchase prepayments subsequent to amendment. Repurchased shares Repurchased Shares, Average Price (per share) Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Up-front payments remaining Up Front Payments Treasury Stock Up-front payments treasury stock. 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Deferred tax assets adjustment from income tax examination resolution Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority Estimated potential decreases in underlying unrecognized tax benefits, minimum Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound Estimated potential decreases in underlying unrecognized tax benefits, maximum Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities: Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) [Abstract] Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities Unrealized Gains on Available for Sale Securities This item represents the gross unrealized gains for securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Such gross unrealized gains are the excess of the fair value of the Available-for-sale Securities over their carrying value as of the reporting date. Such gross unrealized gains are included in other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders' equity, unless the Available-for-sale Security is designated as a hedge. Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities Unrealized Losses on Available for Sale Securities This item represents the gross unrealized losses for securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Such gross unrealized losses are the excess of the carrying value of the Available-for-sale Securities over their fair value as of the reporting date. Such gross unrealized losses are included in other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders' equity, unless the Available-for-sale Security is designated as a hedge or is determined to have had an other than temporary decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis. Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes Foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, by Component [Abstract] Beginning Balance Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Income tax effect relating to translation adjustments for undistributed foreign earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax Ending Balance Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Effect of Derivative Instruments as Designated Cash Flow Hedges and Not Designated as Hedges Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Net Gains (Losses) Recognized in Interest and Other Income (Expense) Net, Relating to Balance Sheet Hedging Net Gains Losses Recognized In Interest And Other Income Net Relating To Balance Sheet Hedging [Table Text Block] Net Gains Losses Recognized In Interest And Other Income Net Relating To Balance Sheet Hedging Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash and cash equivalents [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Cash [Member] Cash [Member] Cash equivalents [Member] Cash Equivalents [Member] Short-term investments [Member] Short-term Investments [Member] Short-term fixed income securities [Member] Fixed Income Investments [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Securities (Assets) [Member] Securities (Assets) [Member] Debt Securities [Member] Debt Securities [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Amortized Cost Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Unrealized Gains Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments Estimated Fair Value, Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Pro forma financial information [Abstract] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Net revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Basic net income per share Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Shares used in computing basic net income per share Pro Forma Shares Used To Compute Basic Net Income Per Share Pro forma shares used to compute basic net income per share. Diluted net income per share Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Shares used in computing diluted net income per share Pro Forma Shares Used To Compute Diluted Net Income Per Share Pro forma shares used to compute diluted net income per share. Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Numeric) [Abstract] Amortization expense related to purchased and other intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense Amortization expense included in cost of sales Cost of Goods Sold, Amortization Minimum estimated useful live of amortizable intangible assets (in years) Maximum estimated useful live of amortizable intangible assets (in years) Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Shares used to compute basic net income per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Dilutive potential common shares: Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards. Stock options Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Shares used to compute diluted net income per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic net income per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net income per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Net Income Per Share (Numeric) [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Common stock with exercise prices greater than average fair market value Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Average fair market value Average Fair Market Value Average fair market value. Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Plan 2011 [Member] Restructuring Plan 2011 [Member] Restructuring Plan 2009 [Member] Restructuring Plan 2009 Member. Omniture Plan [Member] Acquired Company [Member] Acquired Company Member - Omniture [Member]. 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Fair value of future estimated sublease income Fair value of future estimated sublease income -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Decrease in previously recorded estimates Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Total restructuring costs incurred to date Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date Total restructuring costs expected to be incurred for closing redundant facilities Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Write-off of assets Write Off Of Assets Write Off Of Assets Accrued restructuring, current Accrued restructuring, non-current Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member] US Treasury Bond Securities [Member] Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract] Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, gross unrealized losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Qualitative Disclosure [Abstract] Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Qualitative Disclosure [Abstract] Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions for Less than Twelve Months, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months Securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months Securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months. 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Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward] Beginning outstanding balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Awarded Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Achieved Achieved The number of shares under a share-based award plan other than a stock option plan that were achieved during the reporting period due to the certification of the actual performance achievement of participants in the program. Released Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Increase due to acquisition Ending outstanding balance Debt [Abstract] Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Notes Senior Notes, Noncurrent Credit facility Long-term Line of Credit Capital lease obligations Total debt and capital lease obligations Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Less: current portion Debt and capital lease obligations Debt Instrument [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member] Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member] Notes 2015 [Member] Notes 2015 [Member] 2015 Notes. Notes 2020 [Member] Notes 2020 [Member] 2020 Notes. 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Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Total senior unsecured revolving credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Option to request additional commitments on credit facility Option To Request Additional Commitments On Credit Facility Option to request additional commitments on credit facility. Maximum aggregate, credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Interest rates Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Commitment fees rate Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Amount available for borrowing Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Rent expense and sublease income [Abstract] Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract] Rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Less: sublease income Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals Net rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Revenue reserve rollforward Revenue Recognition, Revenue Reserve Rollforward [Table Text Block] Revenue recognition revenue reserve roll forward. Allowance for doubtful accounts Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Rollforward [Table Text Block] Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Rollforward [Table Text Block] Intangible assets amortized over the estimated useful lives Amortization of Intangible Assets Over Their Estimated Useful Life [Table Text Block] Amortization of intangible assets over their estimated useful life. Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract] Revenue Revenues Cost of revenue Cost of Revenue Gross profit Gross Profit Gross profit as a percentage of revenue Gross profit as a percentage of revenue Gross profit as a percentage of revenue. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Number of shares outstanding Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding aggregate intrinsic value Outstanding Intrinsic Value Outstanding Intrinsic Value. Number of shares vested and expected to vest Vested And Expected To Vest Shares Vested And Expected To Vest Shares. Vested and expected to vest weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) Vested And Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Vested And Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life. Vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value Vested And Expected To Vest Intrinsic Value Vested and expected to vest intrinsic value. NET INCOME PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation, amortization and accretion Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Unrealized (gains) losses on investments Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Retirements and disposals of property and equipment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Tax benefit from employee stock option plans Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised Other non-cash items Other Noncash Income (Expense) Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and assumed liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Trade receivables, net Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets