Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014 Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Litigation settlement agreements	$ 22.9	$ 12.6

Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation.

No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	tecd_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration