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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parentheticals) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member] |  |  |
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit) | $ 86.25 | $ 86.25 | $ 86.25
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Dividends on Common Stock (per share) | 1.90 | 1.85 | 1.76
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member] |  |  |
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit) | 86.25 | 86.25 | 86.25
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member] |  |  |
Distributions on Common Units (per unit) | 1.90 | 1.85 | 1.76
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member] | Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member] |  |  |
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit) | $ 86.25 | $ 86.25 | $ 86.25

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