Document And Entity Information - shares |
6 Months Ended | |
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May 31, 2016 |
Jun. 29, 2016 |
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000876167 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2016 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --11-30 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 48,476,691 |