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Business and Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 client consultant | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 Dex Guaranteed Actions Service [Member] service | Dec. 31, 2013 Dex Guaranteed Actions Service [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of business clients (over 500,000) |  |  | 500,000 |  |  |
Number of sales employees (over 2,000) |  |  | 2,000 |  |  |
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of service offerings involved in accounting error |  |  |  |  | 1 |
Period for revenue recognition |  |  |  |  |  | 1 month
Operating Revenue | $ 474 | $ 335 | $ 930 | $ 623 |  |

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