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Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

OFFICE DEPOT, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In thousands)

 

Column A

    Column B      Column C      Column D      Column E  
Description    Balance at
Beginning
of Period		      Additions—
Charged to
Expense		      Deductions—
Write-offs,
Payments and
Other
Adjustments		      Balance at End
of Period		  

Allowance for doubtful accounts:

            

2011

    $ 28,047         13,603         21,979       $ 19,671   

2010

    $ 32,802         10,954         15,709         28,047   

2009

    $ 45,990         22,020         35,208         32,802