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Document And Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2012
Mar. 30, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA  
Entity Central Index Key 0000876167  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Feb. 29, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-30  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   62,847,000