| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 31, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | XEROX CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000108772 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity File Number | 001-04471 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 16-0468020 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 201 Merritt 7 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Norwalk |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06851-1056 |
| City Area Code | (203) |
| Local Phone Number | 968-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
