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Information On Business Segments (Net Sales by Segment) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) segment | Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of business segments | segment |  |  | 3 |
Net sales | $ 518.7 | $ 498.8 | $ 912.6 | $ 904.6
ACCO Brands North America |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 307.9 | 282.8 | 468.3 | 448.4
ACCO Brands EMEA |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 128.3 | 140.5 | 274.8 | 295.0
ACCO Brands International |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 82.5 | $ 75.5 | $ 169.5 | $ 161.2

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