Document and Entity Information |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | S-4 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2016 |
| Trading Symbol | DFIN |
| Entity Registrant Name | Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001669811 |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer |