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Retirement Plans (401(k) Retirement Plan) (Details) - 401(k) Retirement Plan [Member] - shares | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Virco stock held in plan | 587,084 | 634,003
Minimum [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Participant deferral percentage allowance | 1.00% |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Participant deferral percentage allowance | 50.00% |

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