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Restructuring and Related Charges (Credits) - Activity for Business Optimization Program (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program
Activity for Restructuring and Related Charges Liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability, beginning of period	$ 0
Charges	18,189
Payments	(8,330)
Foreign translation and other adjustments	(113)
Restructuring liability, end of period	9,746
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program | Severance and termination benefits
Activity for Restructuring and Related Charges Liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability, beginning of period	0
Charges	17,564
Payments	(7,871)
Foreign translation and other adjustments	(113)
Restructuring liability, end of period	9,580
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program | Consulting costs
Activity for Restructuring and Related Charges Liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability, beginning of period	0
Charges	430
Payments	(430)
Foreign translation and other adjustments	0
Restructuring liability, end of period	0
Fiscal Year 2023 Restructuring Program | Other activities
Activity for Restructuring and Related Charges Liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability, beginning of period	0
Charges	195
Payments	(29)
Foreign translation and other adjustments	0
Restructuring liability, end of period	166
Business Optimization Program
Activity for Restructuring and Related Charges Liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability, beginning of period	2,079
Charges	13
Payments	(173)
Foreign translation and other adjustments	(65)
Restructuring liability, end of period	1,854
Business Optimization Program | Severance and termination benefits
Activity for Restructuring and Related Charges Liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability, beginning of period	2,079
Charges	13
Payments	(173)
Foreign translation and other adjustments	(65)
Restructuring liability, end of period	$ 1,854

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Restructuring charges for research and professional development, net of related reversal of severance provisions previously recorded by the Company, excluding impairment of ROU assets and property and equipment and facility charges.

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Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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