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Share-based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation | $ 2,460 | $ 3,391
Fully Vested [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Number of Restricted Common Shares Granted to Company CEO |  | 45,000
Restricted Shares [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation | 1,889 | 2,850
Restricted Shares [Member] | Fully Vested [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation |  | 1,300
Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation | 528 | 489
Options [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation | $ 43 | $ 52

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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 95 -Paragraph 28 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6943989&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
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