Amount, before unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt.

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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer).

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Debt - Debt Issuances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Debt - Debt Issuances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 15, 2017	Feb. 01, 2017	Mar. 04, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash Distribution, Conduent to Xerox - prior to distribution date	$ 1,800
Senior Notes due 2017 6.75% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross			$ 500
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			6.75%
Senior Notes due 2017 2.95% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 500
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.95%
Senior Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured Debt				$ 1,000
Conduent cash paid to Xerox, for Xerox debt repayment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash Distribution, Conduent to Xerox - prior to distribution date	$ 1,000