Document and Entity Information - shares |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 04, 2016 |
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 31, 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Trading Symbol | VISI | |
| Entity Registrant Name | VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000103872 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-30 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 20,830,503 |