| Cover Page | May 17, 2022 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DXC TECHNOLOGY CO |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity File Number | 001-38033 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 61-1800317 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 20408 Bashan Drive, Suite 231 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Ashburn |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20147 |
| City Area Code | 703 |
| Local Phone Number | 245-9700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001688568 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Common Stock | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | DXC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes Due 2026 | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 1.750% Senior Notes Due 2026 |
| Trading Symbol | DXC 26 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
