Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member]
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit)	$ 86.25	$ 86.25	$ 86.25
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]
Dividends on Common Stock (per share)	2.00	2.00	1.96
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member]
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit)	86.25	86.25	86.25
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Distributions on Common Units (per unit)	2.00	2.00	1.96
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member] | Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member]
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit)	$ 86.25	$ 86.25	$ 86.25