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Special Charges (Schedule Of Restructuring Reserve) (Details) (OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 11,079us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Accruals and adjustments	4,192us-gaap_RestructuringReserveAccrualAdjustment
Cash payments	(5,809)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring
Foreign exchange	(615)us-gaap_RestructuringReserveTranslationAdjustment
Ending balance	8,847us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Workforce Reduction [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	5,051us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Accruals and adjustments	4,781us-gaap_RestructuringReserveAccrualAdjustment / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Cash payments	(4,236)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Foreign exchange	(391)us-gaap_RestructuringReserveTranslationAdjustment / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Ending balance	5,205us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_EmployeeSeveranceMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Facility Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	6,028us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Accruals and adjustments	(589)us-gaap_RestructuringReserveAccrualAdjustment / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Cash payments	(1,573)us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Foreign exchange	(224)us-gaap_RestructuringReserveTranslationAdjustment / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember
Ending balance	$ 3,642us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis = us-gaap_FacilityClosingMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = otex_OpenTextGXSRestructuringPlanMember

X

- Definition

Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (b)

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X

- Definition

Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 420

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b))

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-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)

-Number Topic 5

-Section P

-Subsection 3, 4

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X

- Definition

Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 420

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

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X

- Definition

Amount of foreign currency translation adjustment increasing or decreasing the accrual for a specified type of restructuring cost.

+ References

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)

-Number Topic 5

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