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Share Based Compensation (Stock Based Compensation Plans) (Details) - Options and or restricted stock [Member] | Apr. 29, 2023 shares
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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Initially Authorized | 6,225,000
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant | 3,473,475
2013 Plan [Member] |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Initially Authorized | 1,500,000
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant | 0
2018 Plan [Member] |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Initially Authorized | 4,725,000
Options And/Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant | 3,473,475

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