Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2011		2010			2009
Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	59,989	$	(81,736	)	$	(626,971	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		277,918		275,557			272,828
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.22	$	(0.30	)	$	(2.30	)
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$	95,694	$	(44,623	)	$	(596,465	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		277,918		275,557			272,828
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		5,176		7,060			3,836
Redeemable preferred stock		73,703		73,676			36,418
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		356,797		356,293			313,082
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		N/A		N/A			N/A