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Information on Business Segments (Capital Spend by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total capital spend | $ 32.8 | $ 34.1 | $ 31.0
ACCO Brands North America |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total capital spend | 21.7 | 24.3 | 16.3
ACCO Brands EMEA |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total capital spend | 7.0 | 6.1 | 5.1
ACCO Brands International |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total capital spend | $ 4.1 | $ 3.7 | $ 9.6

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