Consolidated Statements of Equity/Capital (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]
Dividends on Common Stock (per share)	$ 0.475	$ 0.4625	$ 0.95	$ 0.925
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member] | Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member]
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit)	21.5625	21.5625	43.125	43.125
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Distributions on Common Units (per unit)	0.475	0.4625	0.95	0.925
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member] | Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares [Member]
Dividends on Preferred Stock (per share)/Distributions on Preferred Units (per unit)	$ 21.5625	$ 21.5625	$ 43.125	$ 43.125