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Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2011
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events In January 2012, we obtained a $225.0 million, seven-year unsecured bank term loan bearing interest of LIBOR plus 190 basis points. The proceeds were used to pay off amounts then outstanding under our revolving credit facility.
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events On January 2012, we obtained a $225.0 million, seven-year unsecured bank term loan bearing interest of LIBOR plus 190 basis points. The proceeds were used to pay off amounts then outstanding under our revolving credit facility.