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Special Charges (Recoveries) - Schedule Of Special Charges Related To Restructuring Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Acquisition-related costs | $ 3,892 | $ 983 | $ 10,666 | $ 1,160
Other charges | 9,091 | 4,428 | 12,853 | 6,266
Total | 11,117 | 9,088 | 23,571 | 26,425
Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Special charges | 761 | 0 | 1,856 | 0
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Special charges | (2,624) | 5,555 | (2,639) | 21,029
OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Special charges | (3) | (1,882) | 851 | (2,034)
Restructuring Plans prior to OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Special charges | $ 0 | $ 4 | $ (16) | $ 4

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