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Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Future Share-Based Compensation Cost) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
2016 | $ 6.7
2017 | 4.1
2018 | 3.0
2019 | 2.3
2020 | 1.9
Thereafter | 3.9
Total | 21.9
Restricted Stock [Member] |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
2016 | 2.2
2017 | 1.6
2018 | 1.3
2019 | 1.2
2020 | 1.1
Thereafter | 3.4
Total | 10.8
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
2016 | 4.5
2017 | 2.5
2018 | 1.7
2019 | 1.1
2020 | 0.8
Thereafter | 0.5
Total | $ 11.1

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