Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Option [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Fair value liability derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
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]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Options [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 options outstanding [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of shares outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of shares vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Number of shares exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested and expected to vest weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested and expected to vest weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Price
Share Price
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
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
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Unrealized gains on investments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Other non-cash items
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) 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
Trade payables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Accrued restructuring
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Maturities of short-term investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Short-term Investments
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of long-term investments and other assets
Payments to Acquire Long-term Investments
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock
Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Proceeds from debt and capital lease obligations
Proceeds from Long-term Debt and Long-term Capital Lease obligations
Proceeds from long-term Debt and Long-term Capital Lease obligations
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Net cash used for financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosures:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Net
Non-cash investing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Issuance of common stock and stock awards assumed in business acquisitions
Equity Awards Assumed For Acquisition
Equity awards assumed for acquisition.
Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]
Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Assets Held-for-Sale, Carrying Value
Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value
Assets Held-for-sale, Fair Value Net of Cost to Sell
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Write-down Charges, Assets Held-For-Sale
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Table]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Table]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating, Name [Domain]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating, Name [Domain]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
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.
Unrealized investment gains
Unrealized investment gains
Unrealized investment gains.
Realized investment losses
Realized investment losses
Realized investment losses.
Unrealized investment losses
Unrealized investment losses
Unrealized investment losses.
Investment gains (losses), net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Total non-operating income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Summary of Restructuring Plans
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Merger Consideration for Business Aquisition [Member]
Merger Consideration for Business Aquisition [Member]
Merger Consideration for Business Aquisition [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Acquisition cash consideration, estimated amount
Subsequent Event, Amount
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in retained earnings [Abstract]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Re-issuance of treasury stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Ending Balance
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
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]
Current Program [Member]
Current Program [Member]
Current Program [Member]
Prior Year [Member]
Prior Year [Member]
Prior Year.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Eligibility Status [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Eligibility Status [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Eligibility Status [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Eligibility Status [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Eligibility Status [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Eligibility Status [Domain]
Shares Granted [Member]
Shares Granted [Member]
Shares Granted
Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive [Member]
Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive [Member]
Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive.
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning outstanding balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Awarded, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Achieved, Shares
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, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
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.
Ending outstanding balance
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short Term Investments Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short Term Investments Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Corporate bonds and commercial paper [Member]
Corporate Bonds And Commerical Paper [Member]
Corporate bonds and commerical paper.
US Treasury and Government [Member]
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Foreign government securities [Member]
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Municipal securities [Member]
Municipal Notes [Member]
Marketable equity securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
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.
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.
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income components and rollforward [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income components and rollforward [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income components and rollforward [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Period Activity [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Period Activity [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Period Activity [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Period Activity [Domain]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Period Activity [Domain]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Period Activity
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income components and rollforward [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income components and rollforward [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income components and rollforward [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income components and rollforward [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains available for sale securities [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains available for sale securities [Abstract]
Gross unrealized gains, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Gross unrealized losses, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Gross unrealized losses, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning balance, 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.
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase or decrease
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase decrease
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase decrease
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments
Ending balance, unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
Gross unrealized losses, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Gross unrealized gains, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Gross unrealized gains, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning balance, 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.
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities increase or decrease
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities increase or decrease
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities, increase or decrease
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments
Ending balance, unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, 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 available for sale securities, increase or decrease
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Ending Balance, net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
Net unrealized gains on derivatives designated as hedging instuments [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains on derivatives designated as hedging instuments [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains on derivatives designated as hedging instuments [Abstract]
Beginning balance, 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
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, increase or decrease
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Ending balance, net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Beginning balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, increase or decrease
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Ending balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated other comprehensive income totals [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income totals [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income totals [Abstract]
Beginning balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income, increase or decrease
Accumulated other comprehensive income increase decrease
Accumulated other comprehensive income, increase decrease
Accumulated other comprehensive income, reclassification adjustments
Accumulated other comprehensive income, reclassification adjustments
Accumulated other comprehensive income, reclassification adjustments
Ending balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Digital Media [Member]
Digital Media [Member]
Digital Media [Member]
Digital Marketing [Member]
Digital Marketing [Member]
Digital Marketing [Member]
Print And Publishing [Member]
Print And Publishing [Member]
Print and Publishing.
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.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
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]
Behance [Member]
Behance [Member]
Behance [Member]
Efficient Frontier [Member]
Efficient Frontier [Member]
Efficient Frontier [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
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
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]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
East and West Towers [Member]
East and West Towers [Member]
East and West Towers [Member]
Almaden Tower [Member]
Almaden Tower [Member]
Almaden Tower.
East and West Towers and Almaden Tower [Domain]
East and West Towers and Almaden Tower [Domain]
East and West Towers and Almaden Tower [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of Corporate Headquarter Office Buildings
Number of Corporate Headquarter Office Buildings
Number of corporate headquarter office buildings.
Standby letter of credit
Standby Letter of Credit
Standby letter of credit to secure a lower interest rate and reduce the number of covenants.
Lease Receivable Purchased
Investment in lease receivable
Investment in lease receivable.
Option to Purchase Buildings
Option to purchase buildings
Option to purchase the buildings.
Residual Value Guarantees
Residual Value Guarantees
Residual Value Guarantees.
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Sale-leaseback agreement period
Sale Leaseback Agreement, Leaseback Period
Sale Leaseback Agreement, Leaseback Period.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Performance Share Program [Member]
Performance Share Program [Member]
Performance Share Program.
Program 2012 [Member]
Program 2012 [Member]
Program 2012 [Member]
Program 2011 [Member]
Program 2011 [Member]
Program 2011 [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Shares Purchased, ESPP
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Average purchase price of shares, ESPP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Shares Purchased
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Maximum percentage of target shares able to receive
Maximum Target Percentage Allowed Under Program
Maximum Target Percentage Allowed Under Program.
Actual percentage achieved
Actual Percentage Achieved
Actual percentage achieved.
Number of shares achieved
Actual Shares Achieved
Actual shares achieved.
Unrecognized compensation cost, non-vested awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Period for recognition, unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Technology Arrangements [Axis]
Technology Arrangements [Axis]
Technology Arrangements [Axis]
Technology Arrangements [Domain]
Technology Arrangements [Domain]
[Domain] for Technology Arrangements [Axis]
Certain Technology Rights Acquired [Member]
Certain Technology Rights Acquired [Member]
Certain Technology Rights Acquired [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Historical Use of Intangibles, Expensed Amount
Historical Use of Intangibles, Expensed Amount
Historical Use of Intangibles, Expensed Amount
Amortization of purchased and other intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense included in cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold, Amortization
Goodwill
Goodwill
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $12,715 and $12,643 respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Purchased and other intangibles, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Investment in lease receivable
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Trade payables
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Accrued restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Debt and capital lease obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Accrued restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,000 shares authorized, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 600,834 shares issued; 501,045 and 494,132 shares outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Treasury stock, at cost (99,789 and 106,702 shares, respectively), net of reissuances
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Amortized cost and Estimated Fair Value of Short-term fixed Income Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Due within one year, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due between one and two years, Amortized Cost
Due With in Two Years Amortized Cost
Due With in Two Years Amortized Cost.
Due between two and three years, Amortized Cost
Due With in Three Years Amortized Cost
Due With in Three Years Amortized Cost.
Due after three years, Amortized Cost
Due After Three Years Amortized Cost
Due After Three Years Amortized Cost.
Total, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Due within one year, Estimated Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due between one and two years, Estimated Fair value
Due within two years, Estimated Fair value
Due within two years Estimated Fair value.
Due between two and three years, Estimated Fair value
Due within three years Estimated Fair value
Due within three years Estimated Fair value
Due after three years, Estimated Fair value
Due after three years, Estimated Fair value
Due after three years Estimated Fair value.
Total, Estimated Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Mutual Funds and Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Money Market Mutual Funds and Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Money market mutual funds and repurchase agreements.
Time deposits [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
U.S. agency securities [Member]
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred compensation plan assets
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Purchased technology [Member]
Purchased Technology [Member]
Purchased Technology.
Other intangible assets [Member]
Total other intangible assets [Member]
Total other intangible assets.
Customer contracts and relationships [Member]
Customer Contracts [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Acquired rights to use technology [Member]
Localization [Member]
Localization [Member]
Localization.
Other intangibles [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, Remainder of 2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, 2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments Due Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, Gross
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less: Interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments, Net
Capital Lease Obligations
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member]
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member]
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member]
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member]
Research and Development [Member]
Other Research and Development Expense [Member]
Sales and Marketing [Member]
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General and Administrative [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Option Grants And Stock Purchase Rights.
Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock And Performance Share Awards.
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
NET INCOME PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Performance Share Activity Current Year Program
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Performance Share Activity Prior Years Programs
Performance Share Activity Prior Years Programs [Text Block]
Performance Share Activity Prior Years Programs.
Performance Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Assumptions Used to Value Option Grants
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Assumptions Used to Value Employee Stock Purchase Rights
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Stock Options Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains / losses on available-for-sale securites
Reclassification adjustment for gains on available-for-sale securities recognized during the period
Net increase (decrease) from available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments
Reclassification adjustment for gains on derivative instruments recognized during the period
Net increase (decrease) from derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income, net of taxes
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Net gain (loss) recognized in income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships [Abstract]
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net, Total [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) recognized in income
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Other comprehensive income, tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income, tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Table]
Other comprehensive income, tax [Table]
Other comprehensive income, tax [Table]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Axis]
Other comprehensive income, tax [Domain]
Other comprehensive income, tax [Domain]
[Domain] for Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Tax, Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Tax, Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Unrealized gains or losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax
Subtotal available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Total Taxes, Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan 2011 [Member]
Restructuring Plan 2011 [Member]
Other Restructuring Plans [Member]
Other Restructuring Plans [Member]
Other Restructuring Plans [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Cost of closing redundant facilities [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Termination benefits [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning accrued restructuring charges
Restructuring Reserve
Costs incurred
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Cash Payments
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
Ending accrued restructuring charges
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Goodwill Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Goodwill Adjustment
Restructuring Charges (Numeric) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Total restructuring costs expected to be incurred for closing redundant facilities
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Accrued restructuring, current
Accrued restructuring, non-current
Purchased and other intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Amortization expense in future periods
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Interest Rate Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Scenario [Domain]
Interest rate scenario [Domain]
interest rate scenario [Domain] [Domain]
Scenario i [Member]
Scenarioi [Member]
Scenario i
Scenario ii [Member]
Scenarioii [Member]
Scenario ii [Member]
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.
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
From [Member]
To [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, issued
Senior Notes
Senior notes, interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Proceeds from isssuance of senior notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Issuance discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Issuance cost
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Effective Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Interest Paid
Interest Paid
Fair value of the Notes
Repurchase notes at price of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest
Repurchase notes at price of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest
Repurchase notes at price of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
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
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Margin Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate
Margin Added to LIBOR to Determine Interest Rate
Margin Added to LIBOR to Determine Interest Rate
Percentage Added to Federal Funds Effective Rate in Determining Interest Rate
Percentage Added to Effective Funds Rate in Determining Interest Rate
Percentage Added to Federal Funds Effective Rate in Determining Interest Rate
Percentage Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate
Percentage Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate
Percentage Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Extension Period
Line of Credit Facility, Extension Period
Line of Credit Facility, Extension Period
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Sale Leaseback Agreement, Leaseback Period
Capital lease obligations
Captial lease obligations, current
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]
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Text Block]
Assets Held-for-sale
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings Text Block
Retained earnings.
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Table Text Block]
Other comprehensive income, tax [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Other comprehensive income, tax [Table]
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
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 payble
Accrued Royalties, Current
Accrued interest expense
Interest Payable, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Summary of unconditional purchase obligations, capital leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for ScheduleOfUnconditionalPurchaseObligationsCapitalLeases [Table]
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]
Average Fair Market Value
Average Fair Market Value
Average fair market value.
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of EPS
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
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 Terms
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.
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
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]
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
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Valuation Assumptions Expected Life (In Years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Valuation Assumptions Volatility
Valuation Assumptions Volatility Range [Abstract]
Valuation Assumptions Volatility Range.
From
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
To
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Valuation Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Range
Valuation Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Range [Abstract]
Valuation Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Range.
From
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
To
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Stock Option Activity [Rollforward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning outstanding balance
Granted, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Cancelled, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Increase due to acquisition, Shares
Ending outstanding balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Products
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Subscription
Subscription and Circulation Revenue
Services and support
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total revenue
Cost of revenue:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Products
Cost of Goods Sold
Subscription
Cost of Goods Sold, Subscription
Services and support
Cost of Services
Total cost of revenue
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense, Software (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Amortization of purchased intangibles
Operating Expenses, Amortization of purchased intangibles
Amortization of purchased intangibles recorded to Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Non-operating income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest and other income (expense), net
Investment gains (losses), net
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Basic net income per share
Shares used to compute basic net income per share
Diluted net income per share
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total expected amortization expense
Total amortization expense expected to be recognized
Total amortization expense expected to be recognized
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Stock Repurchase Programs (Numeric) [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Repurchased Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Repurchased Shares, Average Price
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Up-Front Payments Remaining
Up Front Payments Treasury Stock
Up-front payments treasury stock.
ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]