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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
	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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