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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - New Accounting Standards (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Long-term Taxes Payable  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification $ 81.9us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification
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Long-term Deferred Tax Asset  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification $ 81.9us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification
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= adsk_LongtermDeferredTaxAssetMember