Adobe (ADBE) 10-Q 25 Jun 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14	Jun. 20, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ADOBE SYSTEMS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000796343	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-May-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--11-28	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	497,375,239

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$817,020	$834,556	[1]
Short-term investments	2,513,191	2,339,196	[1]
Trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $7,929 and $10,228, respectively	531,557	599,820	[1]
Deferred income taxes	72,489	102,247	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	180,086	170,110	[1]
Total current assets	4,114,343	4,045,929	[1]
Property and equipment, net	642,450	659,774	[1]
Goodwill	4,773,798	4,771,981	[1]
Purchased and other intangibles, net	532,317	605,254	[1]
Investment in lease receivable	207,239	207,239	[1]
Other assets	102,052	90,121	[1]
Total assets	10,372,199	10,380,298	[1]
Current liabilities:	'	'
Trade payables	54,858	62,096	[1]
Accrued expenses	656,940	656,939	[1]
Debt and capital lease obligations	609,742	14,676	[1]
Accrued restructuring	3,627	6,171	[1]
Income taxes payable	13,696	10,222	[1]
Deferred revenue	879,109	775,544	[1]
Total current liabilities	2,217,972	1,525,648	[1]
Long-term liabilities:	'	'
Debt and capital lease obligations	896,551	1,499,297	[1]
Deferred revenue	49,495	53,268	[1]
Accrued restructuring	6,099	7,717	[1]
Income taxes payable	139,870	132,545	[1]
Deferred income taxes	351,612	375,634	[1]
Other liabilities	73,712	61,555	[1]
Total liabilities	3,735,311	3,655,664	[1]
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0	[1]
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 600,834 shares issued; 497,247 and 496,261 shares outstanding, respectively	61	61	[1]
Additional paid-in-capital	3,562,682	3,392,696	[1]
Retained earnings	6,806,104	6,928,964	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	46,642	46,103	[1]
Treasury stock, at cost (103,587 and 104,573 shares, respectively), net of reissuances	-3,778,601	-3,643,190	[1]
Total stockholders' equity	6,636,888	6,724,634	[1]
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$10,372,199	$10,380,298	[1]
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$7,929	$10,228
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	900,000	900,000
Common stock, shares issued	600,834	600,834
Common stock, shares outstanding	497,247	496,261
Treasury stock, shares	103,587	104,573

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Products	$479,247	$644,899	$950,701	$1,320,688
Subscription	476,694	254,521	900,257	478,787
Services and support	112,267	111,129	217,370	218,947
Total revenue	1,068,208	1,010,549	2,068,328	2,018,422
Cost of revenue:	'	'	'	'
Products	24,499	26,805	51,997	78,787
Subscription	84,147	66,527	160,879	129,107
Services and support	46,258	41,949	90,537	84,071
Total cost of revenue	154,904	135,281	303,413	291,965
Gross profit	913,304	875,268	1,764,915	1,726,457
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Research and development	209,092	203,097	418,617	412,735
Sales and marketing	426,830	402,208	836,971	800,241
General and administrative	129,138	120,870	268,122	253,723
Restructuring and other charges	-366	24,992	297	24,994
Amortization of purchased intangibles	13,352	12,792	26,904	25,231
Total operating expenses	778,046	763,959	1,550,911	1,516,924
Operating income	135,258	111,309	214,004	209,533
Non-operating income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest and other income (expense), net	2,563	1,268	5,708	2,514
Interest expense	-17,103	-17,205	-33,693	-34,039
Investment gains (losses), net	553	-4,245	144	-3,397
Total non-operating income (expense), net	-13,987	-20,182	-27,841	-34,922
Income before income taxes	121,271	91,127	186,163	174,611
Provision for income taxes	32,744	14,581	50,590	32,948
Net income	$88,527	$76,546	$135,573	$141,663
Basic net income per share	$0.18	$0.15	$0.27	$0.28
Shares used to compute basic net income per share	497,931	503,384	497,439	500,996
Diluted net income per share	$0.17	$0.15	$0.27	$0.28
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	506,687	512,446	508,227	511,535

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14		31-May-13
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Net Income	$88,527	$76,546	$135,573		$141,663
Available-for-sale securities:	'	'	'		'
Unrealized gains / losses on available-for-sale securities	1,977	-5,255	3,488		-4,553
Reclassification adjustment for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities recognized	-1,251	-788	-1,888	[1]	-2,372
Net increase (decrease) from available-for-sale securities	726	-6,043	1,600		-6,925
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	'	'	'		'
Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments	2,001	10,885	1,971		32,660
Reclassification adjustment for gains / losses on derivative instruments recognized	-2,616	-15,299	-5,414	[2]	-22,392
Net increase (decrease) from derivatives designated as hedging instruments	-615	-4,414	-3,443		10,268
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-10,060	-2,192	2,382		-6,594
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes	-9,949	-12,649	539		-3,251
Total comprehensive income, net of taxes	$78,578	$63,897	$136,112		$138,412
[1]	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Classified as revenue.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14		31-May-13
Cash flows from operating activities:	'		'
Net income	$135,573		$141,663
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	155,289		157,702
Stock-based compensation	165,798		163,066
Deferred income taxes	4,632		18,661
Asset Impairment Charges	0		23,838
Unrealized gains on investments	623		3,894
Other non-cash items	4,375		-9,191
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	-4,875		0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and assumed liabilities:	'		'
Trade receivables, net	69,337		147,839
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-23,977		-18,651
Trade payables	-7,238		3,437
Accrued expenses	12,071		-46,482
Accrued restructuring	-4,082		-5,209
Income taxes payable	11,891		-30,132
Deferred revenue	99,792		70,744
Net cash provided by operating activities	619,209		621,179
Cash flows from investing activities:	'		'
Purchases of short-term investments	-895,758		-1,358,634
Maturities of short-term investments	128,661		196,201
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments	587,384		641,203
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0		-96,356
Purchases of property and equipment	-56,591		-106,439
Purchases of long-term investments and other assets	-6,946		-59,768
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments	896		3,240
Net cash used for investing activities	-242,354		-780,553
Cash flows from financing activities:	'		'
Purchases of treasury stock	-350,000		-300,000
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock	109,143		356,771
Cost of issuance of treasury stock	-150,095		-83,550
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities	4,875		0
Proceeds from debt and capital lease obligations	0		25,703
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	-8,059		-9,804
Debt issuance costs	0		-357
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-394,136		-11,237
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-255		-8,031
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-17,536		-178,642
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	834,556	[1]	1,425,052
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	817,020		1,246,410
Supplemental disclosures:	'		'
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	27,532		68,507
Cash paid for interest	32,130		32,676
Non-cash investing activities:	'		'
Issuance of common stock and stock awards assumed in business acquisitions	$0		$661
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	We have prepared the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Pursuant to these rules and regulations, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures we normally include in our annual Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In management’s opinion, we have made all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Our interim period operating results do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013 on file with the SEC (our “Annual Report”).
	There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective
	On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early adoption is not permitted. The updated standard becomes effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. We have not yet selected a transition method and we are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	With the exception of the new revenue standard discussed above, there have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the six months ended May 30, 2014, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013, that are of significance or potential significance to us.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
ACQUISITIONS	'
	ACQUISITIONS
	On July 22, 2013, we completed our acquisition of privately held Neolane, a leader in cross-channel campaign management technology. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we began integrating Neolane into our Digital Marketing reportable segment. Neolane brings a platform for automation and execution of marketing campaigns across the web, e-mail, social, mobile, call center, direct mail, point of sale and other emerging channels which will drive consistent brand experiences and personalized campaigns for our customers.
	Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total final purchase price was allocated to Neolane's net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair values as of July 22, 2013. The total final purchase price for Neolane was $616.7 million of which $515.2 million was allocated to goodwill that was non-deductible for tax purposes, $115.0 million to identifiable intangible assets and $13.5 million to net liabilities assumed. The impact of this acquisition was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
	On December 20, 2012, we completed our acquisition of privately held Behance, an online social media platform to showcase and discover creative work. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we began integrating Behance into our Digital Media reportable segment. Behance’s community and portfolio capabilities has brought additional community features to Creative Cloud since its acquisition. We have included the financial results of Behance in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on the acquisition date.
	Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price was allocated to Behance’s net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair values as of December 20, 2012. The total final purchase price for Behance was $111.1 million of which $91.4 million was allocated to goodwill, $28.5 million to identifiable intangible assets and $8.8 million to net liabilities assumed. The impact of this acquisition was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Abstract]	'
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS	'
	CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
	Cash equivalents consist of instruments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. We classify all of our cash equivalents and short-term investments as “available-for-sale.” In general, these investments are free of trading restrictions. We carry these investments at fair value, based on quoted market prices or other readily available market information. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses are recognized when realized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. When we have determined that an other-than-temporary decline in fair value has occurred, the amount of the decline that is related to a credit loss is recognized in income. Gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method.
	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	286,379	$	—		$	—		$	286,379
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	441,576		—			—			441,576
	Municipal securities	1,500		2			—			1,502
	Time deposits	61,064		—			—			61,064
	U.S. Treasury securities	26,499		—			—			26,499
	Total cash equivalents	530,639		2			—			530,641
	Total cash and cash equivalents	817,018		2			—			817,020
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,402,478		7,998			(229		)	1,410,247
	Foreign government securities	20,697		79			—			20,776
	Municipal securities	181,886		671			(2		)	182,555
	U.S. agency securities	471,961		1,477			(101		)	473,337
	U.S. Treasury securities	425,007		920			(75		)	425,852
	Subtotal	2,502,029		11,145			(407		)	2,512,767
	Marketable equity securities	178		246			—			424
	Total short-term investments	2,502,207		11,391			(407		)	2,513,191
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,319,225	$	11,393		$	(407	)	$	3,330,211
	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 29, 2013 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	286,221	$	—		$	—		$	286,221
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	429,373		—			—			429,373
	Time deposits	104,711		—			—			104,711
	U.S. Treasury securities	14,251		—			—			14,251
	Total cash equivalents	548,335		—			—			548,335
	Total cash and cash equivalents	834,556		—			—			834,556
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,261,375		7,116			(631		)	1,267,860
	Foreign government securities	11,213		56			—			11,269
	Municipal securities	186,320		328			(24		)	186,624
	U.S. agency securities	446,615		1,516			(186		)	447,945
	U.S. Treasury securities	424,076		799			(97		)	424,778
	Subtotal	2,329,599		9,815			(938		)	2,338,476
	Marketable equity securities	177		543			—			720
	Total short-term investments	2,329,776		10,358			(938		)	2,339,196
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,164,332	$	10,358		$	(938	)	$	3,173,752
	See Note 4 for further information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments.
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 (in thousands):
		2014					2013
		Fair		Gross			Fair			Gross
		Value		Unrealized			Value			Unrealized
				Losses						Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	93,651	$	(95	)	$	225,759		$	(631	)
	Municipal securities	15,742		(2		)	13,522			(24		)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	38,156		(29		)	105,278			(283		)
	Total	$	147,549	$	(126	)	$	344,559		$	(938	)
	There were 78 securities and 177 securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months at May 30, 2014 and at November 29, 2013, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, as of May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		2014
		Fair		Gross
		Value		Unrealized
				Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	20,841	$	(134	)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	29,437		(147		)
Total	$	50,278	$	(281	)
As of May 30, 2014, there were 19 securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months. As of November 29, 2013, there were no securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months.
The following table summarizes the cost and estimated fair value of short-term fixed income securities classified as short-term investments based on stated effective maturities as of May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
	Amortized		Estimated
	Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	598,760	$	599,985
Due between one and two years	889,136		893,246
Due between two and three years	766,734		770,962
Due after three years	247,399		248,574
Total	$	2,502,029	$	2,512,767
We review our debt and marketable equity securities classified as short-term investments on a regular basis to evaluate whether or not any security has experienced an other-than-temporary decline in fair value. We consider factors such as the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis. If we believe that an other-than-temporary decline exists in one of these securities, we write down these investments to fair value. For debt securities, the portion of the write-down related to credit loss would be recorded to interest and other income, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Any portion not related to credit loss would be recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For equity securities, the write-down would be recorded to investment gains (losses), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. During the six months ended May 30, 2014, we did not consider any of our investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. There have been no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the six months ended May 30, 2014.
	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at May 30, 2014 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	441,576	$	441,576	$	—	$	—
	Municipal securities	1,502		—		1,502		—
	Time deposits	61,064		61,064		—		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	26,499		—		26,499		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,410,247		—		1,410,247		—
	Foreign government securities	20,776		—		20,776		—
	Marketable equity securities	424		424		—		—
	Municipal securities	182,555		—		182,555		—
	U.S. agency securities	473,337		—		473,337		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	425,852		—		425,852		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	6,184		—		6,184		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	23,382		528		22,854		—
	Total assets	$	3,073,398	$	503,592	$	2,569,806	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1,120	$	—	$	1,120	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	1,120	$	—	$	1,120	$	—
	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at November 29, 2013 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	429,373	$	429,373	$	—	$	—
	Time deposits	104,711		104,711		—		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	14,251		—		14,251		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,267,860		—		1,267,860		—
	Foreign government securities	11,269		—		11,269		—
	Marketable equity securities	720		720		—		—
	Municipal securities	186,624		—		186,624		—
	U.S. agency securities	447,945		—		447,945		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	424,778		—		424,778		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	11,891		—		11,891		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	19,816		894		18,922		—
	Total assets	$	2,919,238	$	535,698	$	2,383,540	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1,067	$	—	$	1,067	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	1,067	$	—	$	1,067	$	—
	See Note 3 for further information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments.
	Our fixed income available-for-sale securities consist of high quality, investment grade securities from diverse issuers with a minimum credit rating of BBB and a weighted average credit rating of AA-. We value these securities based on pricing from pricing vendors who may use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs) or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2 inputs) in determining fair value. However, we classify all of our fixed income available-for-sale securities as having Level 2 inputs. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of our financial instruments having Level 2 inputs were derived from non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, quoted market prices for similar instruments, or pricing models such as discounted cash flow techniques. Our procedures include controls to ensure that appropriate fair values are recorded such as comparing prices obtained from multiple independent sources.
	Our deferred compensation plan assets consist of prime money market funds and mutual funds.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
We also have direct investments in privately held companies accounted for under the cost method, which are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment. If we determine that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, we write down the investment to its fair value. We estimate fair value of our cost method investments considering available information such as pricing in recent rounds of financing, current cash positions, earnings and cash flow forecasts, recent operational performance and any other readily available market data. During the three and six months ended May 30, 2014, we determined there were no other-than-temporary impairments on our cost method investments. Comparatively, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2013, we determined there was an other-than-temporary impairment of $5.0 million on our cost method investments and wrote down the investments to fair value.
As of May 30, 2014, the carrying value of our lease receivables approximated fair value, based on Level 2 valuation inputs which include Treasury rates, LIBOR rates and applicable credit spreads. See Note 12 for further details regarding our investment in lease receivables. The fair value of our debt was $1.6 billion as of May 30, 2014, based on Level 2 quoted prices in inactive markets. See Note 13 for further details regarding our debt.

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	'
	DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	Hedge Accounting
	We recognize derivative instruments and hedging activities as either assets or liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and measure them at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.
	Economic Hedging—Hedges of Forecasted Transactions
	In countries outside the U.S., we transact business in U.S. Dollars and in various other currencies. We may use foreign exchange option contracts or forward contracts to hedge certain cash flow exposures resulting from changes in these foreign currency exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts, carried at fair value, have maturities of up to twelve months. We enter into these foreign exchange contracts to hedge a portion of our forecasted foreign currency denominated revenue in the normal course of business and accordingly, they are not speculative in nature.
	We recognize these contracts as derivative instruments and they are classified as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measured on a recurring basis at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the contract and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedge, and the hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. We record changes in the intrinsic value of these cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, until the forecasted transaction occurs. When the forecasted transaction occurs, we reclassify the related gain or loss on the cash flow hedge to revenue. In the event the underlying forecasted transaction does not occur, or it becomes probable that it will not occur, we reclassify the gain or loss on the related cash flow hedge from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income at that time. If we do not elect hedge accounting, or the contract does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the changes in fair market value from period to period are recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Balance Sheet Hedging—Hedging of Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities
	We also hedge our net recognized foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities with foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the risk that the value of these assets and liabilities will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. These contracts hedge assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies and are carried at fair value with changes in the fair value recorded to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These contracts do not subject us to material balance sheet risk due to exchange rate movements because gains and losses on these derivatives are intended to offset gains and losses on the assets and liabilities being hedged.
	The bank counterparties to these contracts expose us to credit-related losses in the event of their nonperformance. However, to mitigate that risk, we only contract with counterparties who meet our minimum requirements as determined by our counterparty risk assessment process. We monitor ratings, credit spreads and potential downgrades on at least a quarterly basis. Based on our ongoing assessment of counterparty risk, we may adjust our exposure to various counterparties. In addition, our hedging policy establishes maximum limits for each counterparty to mitigate any concentration of risk.
	We evaluate hedge effectiveness at the inception of the hedge prospectively as well as retrospectively and record any ineffective portion of the hedging instruments in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The net gain (loss) recognized in interest and other income (expense), net for cash flow hedges due to hedge ineffectiveness was insignificant for the periods presented. The time value of purchased contracts is recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	The fair value of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		2014						2013
		Fair Value			Fair Value			Fair Value			Fair Value
		Asset			Liability			Asset			Liability
		Derivatives(1)			Derivatives(2)			Derivatives(1)			Derivatives(2)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange option contracts(3)	$	5,574		$	—		$	8,913		$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	610			1,120			2,978			1,067
	Total derivatives	$	6,184		$	1,120		$	11,891		$	1,067
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	(1)	Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(2)	Included in accrued expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(3)	Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.
	The aggregate fair value of derivative instruments in net asset positions represent the maximum exposure to loss at the reporting date as a result of all of the counterparties failing to perform as contracted. This exposure could be reduced by the fair value of liabilities included in master netting arrangements with those same counterparties.
	The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months
		Foreign			Foreign			Foreign			Foreign
		Exchange			Exchange			Exchange			Exchange
		Option			Forward			Option			Forward
		Contracts			Contracts			Contracts			Contracts
	Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	2,001		$	—		$	1,971		$	—
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated	$	2,616		$	—		$	5,414		$	—
	OCI into income, net of tax(2)
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(3,653	)	$	—		$	(7,196	)	$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	(515	)	$	—		$	720
	The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 31, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months
		Foreign			Foreign			Foreign			Foreign
		Exchange			Exchange			Exchange			Exchange
		Option			Forward			Option			Forward
		Contracts			Contracts			Contracts			Contracts
	Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	10,885		$	—		$	32,660		$	—
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated	$	15,299		$	—		$	22,392		$	—
	OCI into income, net of tax(2)
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(4,999	)	$	—		$	(9,667	)	$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	3,318		$	—		$	4,796
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).
	(2)	Effective portion classified as revenue.
	(3)	Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(4)	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES	'
	GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
	Goodwill as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 was $4.774 billion and $4.772 billion, respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we completed our annual goodwill impairment test associated with our three reporting units—Digital Media, Digital Marketing and Print and Publishing—and determined there was no impairment of goodwill.
	Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		2014								2013
		Cost			Accumulated Amortization			Net		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Purchased technology	$	403,427		$	(237,064	)	$	166,363	$	423,237	$	(220,414	)	$	202,823
	Customer contracts and relationships	$	389,821		$	(131,342	)	$	258,479	$	389,800	$	(111,416	)	$	278,384
	Trademarks	67,171			(32,228		)	34,943		67,546		(27,933		)	39,613
	Acquired rights to use technology	155,827			(87,480		)	68,347		155,322		(76,740		)	78,582
	Localization	3,402			(1,686		)	1,716		3,404		(2,172		)	1,232
	Other intangibles	12,484			(10,015		)	2,469		16,447		(11,827		)	4,620
	Total other intangible assets	$	628,705		$	(262,751	)	$	365,954	$	632,519	$	(230,088	)	$	402,431
	Purchased and other intangible assets, net	$	1,032,132		$	(499,815	)	$	532,317	$	1,055,756	$	(450,502	)	$	605,254
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired rights to use certain technology for $51.8 million. Of this cost, an estimated $25.3 million was related to future licensing rights that has been capitalized and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives ranging from five to ten years. We estimated that the remaining cost of $26.5 million was related to historical use of licensing rights and was expensed as cost of product revenue.
	In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, certain purchased intangibles associated with our acquisitions of Efficient Frontier and Day Software Holding AG became fully amortized and were removed from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amortization expense related to purchased and other intangible assets was $37.6 million and $76.0 million for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014, respectively. Comparatively, excluding the expense associated with historical use of the acquired rights to use the technology discussed in the paragraph above, amortization expense was $37.5 million and $74.9 million for the three and six months ended May 31, 2013. Of these amounts, $24.2 million and $49.1 million were included in cost of sales for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014, respectively, and $25.0 million and $50.2 million for the three and six months ended May 31, 2013. As of May 30, 2014, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year		Purchased			Other Intangible
			Technology			Assets
	Remainder of 2014		$	37,573		$	38,040
	2015		61,461			68,267
	2016		22,936			62,283
	2017		15,459			52,875
	2018		9,059			41,810
	Thereafter		19,875			102,679
	Total expected amortization expense		$	166,363		$	365,954

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
ACCRUED EXPENSES	'
	ACCRUED EXPENSES
	Accrued expenses as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	311,085	$	318,219
	Sales and marketing allowances	72,063		66,502
	Accrued corporate marketing	35,255		22,801
	Taxes payable	19,381		18,225
	Royalties payable	17,428		14,778
	Accrued interest expense	20,744		20,613
	Other	180,984		195,801
	Accrued expenses	$	656,940	$	656,939
	Other primarily includes general corporate accruals for technical support and local and regional expenses, including our accrual for a loss contingency as of May 30, 2014. Other is also comprised of deferred rent related to office locations with rent escalations and foreign currency liability derivatives. See Note 12 for further information regarding the loss contingency.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Summary of Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning outstanding balance	17,948			18,415
	Awarded	3,654			7,236
	Released	(6,520	)		(6,224	)
	Forfeited	(785	)		(1,479	)
	Ending outstanding balance	14,297			17,948
	Information regarding restricted stock units outstanding at May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	2014
	Restricted stock units outstanding	14,297			1.28		$	922.7
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	12,552			1.22		$	804
	2013
	Restricted stock units outstanding	18,304			1.47		$	785.4
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	16,009			1.4		$	684.6
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectively.
	Summary of Performance Shares
	On January 24, 2014, our Executive Compensation Committee approved the 2014 Performance Share Program, including the award calculation methodology, under the terms of our 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. Under our 2014 Performance Share Program (“2014 Program”), shares may be earned based on the achievement of an objective relative total stockholder return measured over a three-year performance period. The purpose of the 2014 Program is to help focus key employees on building stockholder value, provide significant award potential for achieving outstanding Company performance and enhance the ability of the Company to attract and retain highly talented and competent individuals. Performance share awards will be awarded and fully vest upon the Executive Compensation Committee's certification of the level of achievement following the three-year anniversary of the grant date on January 24, 2017. Participants in the 2014 Program generally have the ability to receive up to 200% of the target number of shares originally granted.
	Effective January 24, 2013, our Executive Compensation Committee modified our Performance Share Program by eliminating the use of qualitative performance objectives, with 100% of shares to be earned based on the achievement of an objective relative total stockholder return measured over a three-year performance period. Performance awards were granted under the 2013 Performance Share Program (“2013 Program”) pursuant to the terms of our 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. The purpose of the 2013 Program is to align key management and senior leadership with stockholders’ interests over the long term and to retain key employees. Performance share awards will be awarded and fully vest upon the Executive Compensation Committee's certification of the level of achievement following the three-year anniversary of the grant date on January 24, 2016. Participants in the 2013 Program generally have the ability to receive up to 200% of the target number of shares originally granted.
	As of May 30, 2014, the shares awarded under our 2013 and 2014 Performance Share Programs are yet to be achieved. The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2013 and 2014 Performance Share Programs for the six months ended May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Shares			Maximum
		Granted			Shares Eligible
					to Receive
	Beginning outstanding balance	854			1,707
	Awarded	709			1,417
	Forfeited	(19	)		(38	)
	Ending outstanding balance	1,544			3,086
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Executive Compensation Committee certified the actual performance achievement of participants in the 2012 Performance Share Program (“2012 Program”). Based upon the achievement of specific and/or market-based performance goals outlined in the 2012 Program, participants had the ability to receive up to 150% of the target number of shares originally granted. Actual performance resulted in participants achieving 116% of target or approximately 1.3 million shares for the 2012 Program. One third of the shares under the 2012 Program vested in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and the remaining two thirds vest evenly on the following two anniversaries of the grant date, contingent upon the recipient's continued service to Adobe.
	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2010, 2011 and 2012 Programs, based upon share awards actually achieved, for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning outstanding balance	861			388
	Achieved	—			1,279
	Released	(486	)		(665	)
	Forfeited	(17	)		(141	)
	Ending outstanding balance	358			861
	Information regarding performance shares outstanding at May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	2014
	Performance shares outstanding	358			0.65		$	23.1
	Performance shares vested and expected to vest	335			0.65		$	21.5
	2013
	Performance shares outstanding	877			1.08		$	37.6
	Performance shares vested and expected to vest	793			1.06		$	33.9
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectively.
	Summary of Stock Options
	There were no option grants during the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013. Option activity for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning outstanding balance	7,359			24,517
	Granted	—			25
Exercised	(2,272	)		(15,872	)
Cancelled	(115	)		(1,584	)
Increase due to acquisition	—			273
Ending outstanding balance	4,972			7,359
Information regarding stock options outstanding at May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 is summarized below:
	Number of			Weighted				Weighted	Aggregate
	Shares			Average				Average	Intrinsic
	(thousands)			Exercise				Remaining	Value(*)
				Price				Contractual	(millions)
								Life
								(years)
2014
Options outstanding	4,972			$	29.37			3.14	$	174.9
Options vested and expected to vest	4,922			$	29.47			3.11	$	172.6
Options exercisable	4,140			$	30.59			2.74	$	140.5
2013
Options outstanding	12,780			$	31.84			2.89	$	142.1
Options vested and expected to vest	12,576			$	31.95			2.84	$	138.5
Options exercisable	10,387			$	33.05			2.36	$	102.9
_________________________________________
(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectively.
Summary of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares
There were no stock purchases under the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) during the three months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013. The assumptions used to value employee stock purchase rights during the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows:
	Six Months
	2014		2013
Expected life (in years)	0.5 - 2.0		0.5 - 2.0
Volatility	27% - 28%		26 - 30%
Risk free interest rate	0.09% - 0.39%		0.12 - 0.27%
The expected life of the ESPP shares is the average of the remaining purchase periods under each offering period.
Employees purchased 1.2 million shares at an average price of $27.84 and 1.2 million shares at an average price of $25.49 for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013, respectively. The intrinsic value of shares purchased during the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 was $39.0 million and $14.5 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value on the date of purchase and the purchase price of the shares.
Compensation Costs
As of May 30, 2014, there was $509.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested stock-based awards which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years. Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures.
Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		2014							2013
Income Statement Classifications		Option				Restricted			Option		Restricted
		Grants				Stock and			Grants		Stock and
		and Stock				Performance			and Stock		Performance
		Purchase				Share			Purchase		Share
		Rights				Awards			Rights		Awards
Cost of revenue—subscription		$	505			$	1,441		$	446	$	1,181
Cost of revenue—services and support		964				1,682			826		2,360
Research and development		3,989				25,910			4,734		23,210
Sales and marketing		4,316				25,363			4,893		24,026
General and administrative		1,494				17,346			2,146		15,048
Total		$	11,268			$	71,742		$	13,045	$	65,825
Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		2014							2013
Income Statement Classifications		Option				Restricted			Option		Restricted
		Grants				Stock and			Grants		Stock and
		and Stock				Performance			and Stock		Performance
		Purchase				Share			Purchase		Share
		Rights				Awards			Rights		Awards
Cost of revenue—subscription		$	966			$	2,810		$	1,083	$	2,244
Cost of revenue—services and support		1,695				3,220			1,681		4,810
Research and development		8,246				52,467			10,554		48,941
Sales and marketing		9,079				51,094			11,560		47,778
General and administrative		3,280				32,941			4,660		29,755
Total		$	23,266			$	142,532		$	29,538	$	133,528

Restructuring_Charges

Restructuring Charges	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES	'
	RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
	Restructuring Plans
	Our restructuring plans consist of reductions in workforce and the consolidation of facilities to better align our resources around our business strategies. As of May 30, 2014, we considered our restructuring plans to be substantially complete. We continue to make cash outlays to settle obligations under these plans, however the current impact to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is not significant.
	Summary of Restructuring Plans
	The following table sets forth a summary of restructuring activities related to all of our restructuring plans during the six months ended May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		November 29,		Costs		Cash			Other			May 30,
		2013		Incurred		Payments			Adjustments			2014
	Termination benefits	$	2,233	$	—	$	(567	)	$	(377	)	$	1,289
	Cost of closing redundant facilities	11,655		528		(3,811		)	65			8,437
	Total restructuring plans	$	13,888	$	528	$	(4,378	)	$	(312	)	$	9,726
	Accrued restructuring charges of $9.7 million as of May 30, 2014 includes $3.6 million recorded in accrued restructuring, current and $6.1 million related to long-term facilities obligations recorded in accrued restructuring, non-current on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We expect to pay accrued termination benefits through fiscal 2014 and facilities-related liabilities under contract through fiscal 2021 of which approximately 36% will be paid through 2015.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Retained Earnings
	The changes in retained earnings for the six months ended May 30, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Balance as of November 29, 2013	$	6,928,964
	Net income	135,573
	Re-issuance of treasury stock	(258,433		)
	Balance as of May 30, 2014	$	6,806,104
	We account for treasury stock under the cost method. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price higher than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price lower than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital to the extent that there are treasury stock gains to offset the losses. If there are no treasury stock gains in additional paid-in-capital, the losses upon re-issuance of treasury stock are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income and activity, net of related taxes, as of May 30, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		November 29,			Increase / Decrease			Reclassification Adjustments				May 30,
		2013										2014
	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	10,178		$	2,993		$	(1,925	)		$	11,246
	Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(937		)	495			37				(405		)
	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	9,241			3,488			(1,888		)	(1)	10,841
	Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as	5,367			1,971			(5,414		)	(2)	1,924
	hedging instruments
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	31,495			2,382			—				33,877
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$	46,103		$	7,841		$	(7,302	)		$	46,642
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(2)	Classified as revenue.
	The following table sets forth the taxes related to each component of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months Ended
		2014			2013			2014				2013
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains / losses	$	(11	)	$	24		$	(31	)		$	34
	Reclassification adjustments	(2		)	—			(3		)		—
	Subtotal available-for-sale securities	(13		)	24			(34		)		34
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Unrealized gains on derivative instruments*	—			—			—				—
	Reclassification adjustments*	—			—			—				—
	Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments	—			—			—				—
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(560		)	(196		)	(558		)		(500		)
	Total taxes, other comprehensive income	$	(573	)	$	(172	)	$	(592	)		$	(466	)
	_________________________________________
	(*)	Taxes related to derivative instruments were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where the derivative instruments were executed.
	Stock Repurchase Program
	To facilitate our stock repurchase program, designed to return value to our stockholders and minimize dilution from stock issuances, we may repurchase shares in the open market or enter into structured repurchase agreements with third parties. We are currently repurchasing common stock under our $2.0 billion authority granted by our Board of Directors in April 2012, which can be used through the end of fiscal 2015.
	During the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013, we entered into several structured stock repurchase agreements with large financial institutions, whereupon we provided them with prepayments totaling $350.0 million and $300.0 million, respectively. We enter into these agreements in order to take advantage of repurchasing shares at a guaranteed discount to the Volume Weighted Average Price (“VWAP”) of our common stock over a specified period of time. We only enter into such transactions when the discount that we receive is higher than the foregone return on our cash prepayments to the financial institutions. There were no explicit commissions or fees on these structured repurchases. Under the terms of the agreements, there is no requirement for the financial institutions to return any portion of the prepayment to us.
	The financial institutions agree to deliver shares to us at monthly intervals during the contract term. The parameters used to calculate the number of shares deliverable are: the total notional amount of the contract, the number of trading days in the contract, the number of trading days in the interval and the average VWAP of our stock during the interval less the agreed upon discount. During the six months ended May 30, 2014, we repurchased approximately 7.1 million shares at an average price of $60.55 through structured repurchase agreements entered into during fiscal 2013 and the six months ended May 30, 2014. During the six months ended May 31, 2013, we repurchased approximately 6.6 million shares at an average price of $41.07 through structured repurchase agreements entered into during 2012 and the six months ended May 31, 2013.
	As of May 30, 2014, the prepayments were classified as treasury stock on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the payment date, though only shares delivered to us by the financial statement date were excluded from the computation of earnings per share. As of May 30, 2014, $50.8 million of prepayment remained under this agreement.
	Subsequent to May 30, 2014, as part of our $2.0 billion stock repurchase program, we entered into a structured stock repurchase agreement with a large financial institution whereupon we provided them with a prepayment of $125.0 million. This amount will be classified as treasury stock on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon completion of the $125.0 million stock repurchase agreement, $325.0 million remains under our current authority.

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
NET INCOME PER SHARE	'
	NET INCOME PER SHARE
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months				Six Months Ended
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income	$	88,527	$	76,546	$	135,573	$	141,663
	Shares used to compute basic net income per share	497,931		503,384		497,439		500,996
	Dilutive potential common shares:
	Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	6,618		5,758		8,454		7,262
	Stock options	2,138		3,304		2,334		3,277
	Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	506,687		512,446		508,227		511,535
	Basic net income per share	$	0.18	$	0.15	$	0.27	$	0.28
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.17	$	0.15	$	0.27	$	0.28
	For the three and six months ended May 30, 2014, there were no options to purchase shares of common stock with exercise prices greater than the average fair market value of our stock of $63.90 and $62.40, respectively, that would have been anti-dilutive. Comparatively, for the three months ended May 31, 2013, options to purchase shares of common stock with exercise prices greater than the average fair market value of our stock of $43.60 were not included in the calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Lease Commitments
	We occupy three office buildings in San Jose, California where our corporate headquarters are located. We reference these office buildings as the Almaden Tower and the East and West Towers.
	The lease agreements for the East and West Towers and the Almaden Tower are effective through August 2014 and March 2017, respectively. We are the investors in the lease receivables related to these leases for the East and West Towers and the Almaden Tower in the amount of $126.8 million and $80.4 million, respectively, which is recorded as investment in lease receivables on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of May 30, 2014, the carrying value of the lease receivables related to the towers approximated fair value. Under the agreement for the East and West Towers and the agreement for the Almaden Tower, we have the option to purchase the buildings at any time during the lease term for $143.2 million and $103.6 million, respectively. The residual value guarantees under the East and West Towers and the Almaden Tower obligations are $126.8 million and $89.4 million, respectively. If we purchase the properties, the investments in the lease receivables may be credited against the purchase price.
	These two leases are both subject to standard covenants including certain financial ratios that are reported to the lessors quarterly. In addition, we are required to maintain a standby letter of credit for $16.6 million for one of the leases which enables us to secure a lower interest rate and reduce the number of covenants. As defined in the lease agreement, the standby letter of credit primarily represents the lease investment equity balance which is callable in the event of default. As of May 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all of the covenants. In the case of a default, the lessor may demand we purchase the buildings for an amount equal to the lease balance, or require that we remarket or relinquish the buildings. If we choose to remarket or are required to do so upon relinquishing the buildings, we are bound to arrange the sale of the buildings to an unrelated party and will be required to pay the lessor any shortfall between the net remarketing proceeds and the lease balance, up to the residual value guarantee amount less our investment in the lease receivables. Both leases qualify for operating lease accounting treatment and, as such, the buildings and the related obligations are not included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we entered into a sale-leaseback agreement totaling $25.7 million over a period of 24 months. This transaction was classified as a capital lease obligation and recorded at fair value.
	Royalties
	We have royalty commitments associated with the shipment and licensing of certain products. Royalty expense is generally based on a dollar amount per unit shipped or a percentage of the underlying revenue.
	Indemnifications
	In the normal course of business, we provide indemnifications of varying scope to customers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by third parties arising from the use of our products and from time to time, we are subject to claims by our customers under these indemnification provisions. Historically, costs related to these indemnification provisions have not been significant and we are unable to estimate the maximum potential impact of these indemnification provisions on our future results of operations.
	To the extent permitted under Delaware law, we have agreements whereby we indemnify our directors and officers for certain events or occurrences while the director or officer is or was serving at our request in such capacity. The indemnification period covers all pertinent events and occurrences during the director’s or officer’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited, however, we have director and officer insurance coverage that limits our exposure and enables us to recover a portion of any future amounts paid.
	Legal Proceedings
	In connection with disputes relating to the validity or alleged infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, including patent rights, we have been, are currently and may in the future be subject to claims, negotiations or complex, protracted litigation. Intellectual property disputes and litigation may be very costly and can be disruptive to our business operations by diverting the attention and energies of management and key technical personnel. Although we have successfully defended or resolved past litigation and disputes, we may not prevail in any ongoing or future litigation and disputes. Third-party intellectual property disputes could subject us to significant liabilities, require us to enter into royalty and licensing arrangements on unfavorable terms, prevent us from licensing certain of our products or offering certain of our services, subject us to injunctions restricting our sale of products or services, cause severe disruptions to our operations or the markets in which we compete, or require us to satisfy indemnification commitments with our customers including contractual provisions under various license arrangements and service agreements.
	Between May 4, 2011 and July 14, 2011, five putative class action lawsuits were filed in Santa Clara Superior Court and Alameda Superior Court in California. On September 12, 2011, the cases were consolidated into In Re High-Tech Employee Antitrust Litigation (“HTEAL”) pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division. In the consolidated complaint, Plaintiffs alleged that Adobe, along with Apple, Google, Intel, Intuit, Lucasfilm and Pixar, agreed not to recruit each other's employees in violation of Federal and state antitrust laws. Plaintiffs claim the alleged agreements suppressed employee compensation and deprived employees of career opportunities. Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief, monetary damages, treble damages, costs and attorneys fees. All defendants deny the allegations and that they engaged in any wrongdoing of any kind. On October 24, 2013, the court certified a class of all persons who worked in the technical, creative, and/or research and development fields on a salaried basis in the United States for one or more of the following: (a) Apple from March 2005 through December 2009; (b) Adobe from May 2005 through December 2009; (c) Google from March 2005 through December 2009; (d) Intel from March 2005 through December 2009; (e) Intuit from June 2007 through December 2009; (f) Lucasfilm from January 2005 through December 2009; or (g) Pixar from January 2005 through December 2009, excluding retail employees, corporate officers, members of the boards of directors, and senior executives of all defendants. During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the parties reached a settlement to resolve this lawsuit, subject to the Court’s approval. On  May 22, 2014, the parties jointly submitted a settlement agreement for the Court’s preliminary approval. We accrued a loss contingency of $10.0 million associated with this matter during the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
	In addition to intellectual property disputes, we are subject to legal proceedings, claims and investigations in the ordinary course of business, including claims relating to commercial, employment and other matters. Some of these disputes and legal proceedings may include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. We consider all claims on a quarterly basis in accordance with GAAP and based on known facts assess whether potential losses are considered reasonably possible, probable and estimable. Based upon this assessment, we then evaluate disclosure requirements and whether to accrue for such claims in our financial statements. This determination is then reviewed and discussed with our Audit Committee and our independent registered public accounting firm.
	We make a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Unless otherwise specifically disclosed in this note, we have determined that no provision for liability nor disclosure is required related to any claim against us because: (a) there is not a reasonable possibility that a loss exceeding amounts already recognized (if any) may be incurred with respect to such claim; (b) a reasonably possible loss or range of loss cannot be estimated; or (c) such estimate is immaterial.
	All legal costs associated with litigation are expensed as incurred. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, we believe that we have valid defenses with respect to the legal matters pending against us. It is possible, nevertheless, that our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations could be negatively affected by an unfavorable resolution of one or more of such proceedings, claims or investigations.
	In connection with our anti-piracy efforts, conducted both internally and through organizations such as the Business Software Alliance, from time to time we undertake litigation against alleged copyright infringers. Such lawsuits may lead to counter-claims alleging improper use of litigation or violation of other laws. We believe we have valid defenses with respect to such counter-claims; however, it is possible that our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations could be affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these counter-claims.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DEBT	'
	DEBT
	Notes
	In February 2010, we issued $600.0 million of 3.25% senior notes due February 1, 2015 (the “2015 Notes”) and $900.0 million of 4.75% senior notes due February 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes” and, together with the 2015 Notes, the “Notes”). Our proceeds were $1.5 billion and were net of an issuance discount of $6.6 million. The Notes rank equally with our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. In addition, we incurred issuance costs of $10.7 million. Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the respective terms of the Notes using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate including the discount and issuance costs is 3.45% for the 2015 Notes and 4.92% for the 2020 Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on February 1 and August 1, commencing on August 1, 2010. In February 2014, we made a semi-annual interest payment of $31.1 million. Based on quoted prices in inactive markets, the fair value of the Notes was $1.6 billion as of May 30, 2014.
	We may redeem the Notes at any time, subject to a make-whole premium. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change of control triggering events, we may be required to repurchase the Notes, at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. The Notes also include covenants that limit our ability to grant liens on assets and to enter into sale and leaseback transactions, subject to significant allowances. As of May 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all of the covenants.
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we reclassified $599.8 million as current debt on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, which represented the 2015 Notes, net of unamortized original issuance discount. We intend to refinance the current portion of our debt on or before the due date.
	Credit Agreement
	On March 2, 2012, we entered into a five-year $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), providing for loans to us and certain of our subsidiaries. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, we may, subject to the agreement of the applicable lenders, request up to an additional $500.0 million in commitments, for a maximum aggregate commitment of $1.5 billion. Loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at either (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin, based on our debt ratings, ranging from 0.795% and 1.30% or (ii) the base rate, which is defined as the highest of (a) the agent’s prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.00% plus a margin, based on our debt ratings, ranging from 0.00% to 0.30%. Commitment fees are payable quarterly at rates between 0.08% and 0.20% per year also based on our public debt ratings. Subject to certain conditions stated in the Credit Agreement, we and any of our subsidiaries designated as additional borrowers may borrow, prepay and re-borrow amounts under the revolving credit facility at any time during the term of the Credit Agreement.
	The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant, events of default and indemnification provisions in favor of the lenders. The negative covenants include restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, certain merger and acquisition transactions, dispositions and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The financial covenant, based on a quarterly financial test, requires us not to exceed a maximum leverage ratio.
	On March 1, 2013, we exercised an option under the Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement by one year to March 2, 2018. The facility will terminate and all amounts owing thereunder will be due and payable on the maturity date unless (a) the commitments are terminated earlier upon the occurrence of certain events, including an event of default, or (b) the maturity date is further extended upon our request, subject to the agreement of the lenders.
	As of May 30, 2014, there were no outstanding borrowings under this Credit Agreement and we were in compliance with all covenants.
	Capital Lease Obligations
	In fiscal 2013, we entered into a sale-leaseback agreement totaling $25.7 million over a period of 24 months. As of May 30, 2014, our capital lease obligations of $9.9 million are presented as current debt in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NonOperating_Income_Expense

Non-Operating Income (Expense)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)	'
	NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
	Non-operating income (expense) for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 included the following (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months Ended
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest and other income (expense), net:
	Interest income	$	5,240		$	5,606		$	10,374		$	11,288
	Foreign exchange gains (losses)	(4,263		)	(5,418		)	(7,066		)	(11,592		)
	Realized gains on fixed income investment	1,254			800			1,924			2,399
	Realized losses on fixed income investment	(3		)	(13		)	(36		)	(27		)
	Other	335			293			512			446
	Interest and other income (expense), net	$	2,563		$	1,268		$	5,708		$	2,514
	Interest expense	$	(17,103	)	$	(17,205	)	$	(33,693	)	$	(34,039	)
	Investment gains (losses), net:
	Realized investment gains	$	183		$	76		$	733		$	494
	Unrealized investment gains	370			679			465			1,123
	Realized investment losses	—			(5,000		)	(1,054		)	(5,014		)
	Investment gains (losses), net	$	553		$	(4,245	)	$	144		$	(3,397	)
	Non-operating income (expense), net	$	(13,987	)	$	(20,182	)	$	(27,841	)	$	(34,922	)

Segments

Segments	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
SEGMENTS	'
	SEGMENTS
	We report segment information based on the “management” approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of our reportable segments.
	Our CEO, the chief operating decision maker, reviews revenue and gross margin information for each of our reportable segments, but does not review operating expenses on a segment by segment basis. In addition, with the exception of goodwill and intangible assets, we do not identify or allocate our assets by the reportable segments.
	We have the following reportable segments:
	•	Digital Media—Our Digital Media segment provides tools and solutions that enable individuals, small businesses and enterprises to create, publish, promote and monetize their digital content anywhere. Our customers include traditional content creators, web application developers and digital media professionals, as well as their management in marketing departments and agencies, companies and publishers.
	•	Digital Marketing—Our Digital Marketing segment provides solutions and services for how digital advertising and marketing are created, managed, executed, measured and optimized. Our customers include digital marketers, advertisers, publishers, merchandisers, web analysts, chief marketing officers, chief information officers and chief revenue officers.
	•	Print and Publishing—Our Print and Publishing segment addresses market opportunities ranging from the diverse authoring and publishing needs of technical and business publishing to our legacy type and OEM printing businesses.
	Our segment results for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Digital			Digital			Print and			Total
		Media			Marketing			Publishing
	Three months ended May 30, 2014
	Revenue	$	691,575		$	330,357		$	46,276		$	1,068,208
	Cost of revenue	36,063			115,873			2,968			154,904
	Gross profit	$	655,512		$	214,484		$	43,308		$	913,304
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	95		%	65		%	94		%	85		%
	Three months ended May 31, 2013
	Revenue	$	669,998		$	285,399		$	55,152		$	1,010,549
	Cost of revenue	34,881			97,752			2,648			135,281
	Gross profit	$	635,117		$	187,647		$	52,504		$	875,268
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	95		%	66		%	95		%	87		%
		Digital			Digital			Print and			Total
		Media			Marketing			Publishing
	Six months ended May 30, 2014
	Revenue	$	1,332,678		$	644,788		$	90,862		$	2,068,328
	Cost of revenue	74,150			223,890			5,373			303,413
	Gross profit	$	1,258,528		$	420,898		$	85,489		$	1,764,915
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94		%	65		%	94		%	85		%
	Six months ended May 31, 2013
	Revenue	$	1,358,398		$	553,099		$	106,925		$	2,018,422
	Cost of revenue	88,590			196,031			7,344			291,965
	Gross profit	$	1,269,808		$	357,068		$	99,581		$	1,726,457
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	93		%	65		%	93		%	86		%

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor1

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Abstract]	'
Cash Cash Equivalents and Short term Investments	'
	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	286,379	$	—		$	—		$	286,379
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	441,576		—			—			441,576
	Municipal securities	1,500		2			—			1,502
	Time deposits	61,064		—			—			61,064
	U.S. Treasury securities	26,499		—			—			26,499
	Total cash equivalents	530,639		2			—			530,641
	Total cash and cash equivalents	817,018		2			—			817,020
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,402,478		7,998			(229		)	1,410,247
	Foreign government securities	20,697		79			—			20,776
	Municipal securities	181,886		671			(2		)	182,555
	U.S. agency securities	471,961		1,477			(101		)	473,337
	U.S. Treasury securities	425,007		920			(75		)	425,852
	Subtotal	2,502,029		11,145			(407		)	2,512,767
	Marketable equity securities	178		246			—			424
	Total short-term investments	2,502,207		11,391			(407		)	2,513,191
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,319,225	$	11,393		$	(407	)	$	3,330,211
	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 29, 2013 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	286,221	$	—		$	—		$	286,221
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	429,373		—			—			429,373
	Time deposits	104,711		—			—			104,711
	U.S. Treasury securities	14,251		—			—			14,251
	Total cash equivalents	548,335		—			—			548,335
	Total cash and cash equivalents	834,556		—			—			834,556
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,261,375		7,116			(631		)	1,267,860
	Foreign government securities	11,213		56			—			11,269
	Municipal securities	186,320		328			(24		)	186,624
	U.S. agency securities	446,615		1,516			(186		)	447,945
	U.S. Treasury securities	424,076		799			(97		)	424,778
	Subtotal	2,329,599		9,815			(938		)	2,338,476
	Marketable equity securities	177		543			—			720
	Total short-term investments	2,329,776		10,358			(938		)	2,339,196
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,164,332	$	10,358		$	(938	)	$	3,173,752
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than Twelve Months Related to Available-for-Sale Securities	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 (in thousands):
		2014					2013
		Fair		Gross			Fair			Gross
		Value		Unrealized			Value			Unrealized
				Losses						Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	93,651	$	(95	)	$	225,759		$	(631	)
	Municipal securities	15,742		(2		)	13,522			(24		)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	38,156		(29		)	105,278			(283		)
	Total	$	147,549	$	(126	)	$	344,559		$	(938	)
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Twelve Months or Longer Related to Available-for-Sale-Securities	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, as of May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		2014
		Fair		Gross
		Value		Unrealized
				Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	20,841	$	(134	)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	29,437		(147		)
	Total	$	50,278	$	(281	)
Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities	'
	The following table summarizes the cost and estimated fair value of short-term fixed income securities classified as short-term investments based on stated effective maturities as of May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Estimated
		Cost		Fair Value
	Due within one year	$	598,760	$	599,985
	Due between one and two years	889,136		893,246
	Due between two and three years	766,734		770,962
	Due after three years	247,399		248,574
	Total	$	2,502,029	$	2,512,767

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at May 30, 2014 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	441,576	$	441,576	$	—	$	—
	Municipal securities	1,502		—		1,502		—
	Time deposits	61,064		61,064		—		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	26,499		—		26,499		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,410,247		—		1,410,247		—
	Foreign government securities	20,776		—		20,776		—
	Marketable equity securities	424		424		—		—
	Municipal securities	182,555		—		182,555		—
	U.S. agency securities	473,337		—		473,337		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	425,852		—		425,852		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	6,184		—		6,184		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	23,382		528		22,854		—
	Total assets	$	3,073,398	$	503,592	$	2,569,806	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1,120	$	—	$	1,120	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	1,120	$	—	$	1,120	$	—
	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at November 29, 2013 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	429,373	$	429,373	$	—	$	—
	Time deposits	104,711		104,711		—		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	14,251		—		14,251		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,267,860		—		1,267,860		—
	Foreign government securities	11,269		—		11,269		—
	Marketable equity securities	720		720		—		—
	Municipal securities	186,624		—		186,624		—
	U.S. agency securities	447,945		—		447,945		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	424,778		—		424,778		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	11,891		—		11,891		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	19,816		894		18,922		—
	Total assets	$	2,919,238	$	535,698	$	2,383,540	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	1,067	$	—	$	1,067	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	1,067	$	—	$	1,067	$	—

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi1

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'
	The fair value of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		2014						2013
		Fair Value			Fair Value			Fair Value			Fair Value
		Asset			Liability			Asset			Liability
		Derivatives(1)			Derivatives(2)			Derivatives(1)			Derivatives(2)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange option contracts(3)	$	5,574		$	—		$	8,913		$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	610			1,120			2,978			1,067
	Total derivatives	$	6,184		$	1,120		$	11,891		$	1,067
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(2)	Included in accrued expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(3)	Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.
Effect of Derivative Instruments as Designated Cash Flow Hedges and Not Designated as Hedges	'
	The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months
		Foreign			Foreign			Foreign			Foreign
		Exchange			Exchange			Exchange			Exchange
		Option			Forward			Option			Forward
		Contracts			Contracts			Contracts			Contracts
	Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	2,001		$	—		$	1,971		$	—
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated	$	2,616		$	—		$	5,414		$	—
	OCI into income, net of tax(2)
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(3,653	)	$	—		$	(7,196	)	$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	(515	)	$	—		$	720
	The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 31, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months
		Foreign			Foreign			Foreign			Foreign
		Exchange			Exchange			Exchange			Exchange
		Option			Forward			Option			Forward
		Contracts			Contracts			Contracts			Contracts
	Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	10,885		$	—		$	32,660		$	—
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated	$	15,299		$	—		$	22,392		$	—
	OCI into income, net of tax(2)
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(4,999	)	$	—		$	(9,667	)	$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	3,318		$	—		$	4,796
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).
	(2)	Effective portion classified as revenue.
	(3)	Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(4)	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth1

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Purchased and other intangible assets	'
	Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		2014								2013
		Cost			Accumulated Amortization			Net		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Purchased technology	$	403,427		$	(237,064	)	$	166,363	$	423,237	$	(220,414	)	$	202,823
	Customer contracts and relationships	$	389,821		$	(131,342	)	$	258,479	$	389,800	$	(111,416	)	$	278,384
	Trademarks	67,171			(32,228		)	34,943		67,546		(27,933		)	39,613
	Acquired rights to use technology	155,827			(87,480		)	68,347		155,322		(76,740		)	78,582
	Localization	3,402			(1,686		)	1,716		3,404		(2,172		)	1,232
	Other intangibles	12,484			(10,015		)	2,469		16,447		(11,827		)	4,620
	Total other intangible assets	$	628,705		$	(262,751	)	$	365,954	$	632,519	$	(230,088	)	$	402,431
	Purchased and other intangible assets, net	$	1,032,132		$	(499,815	)	$	532,317	$	1,055,756	$	(450,502	)	$	605,254
Amortization expense in future periods	'
	As of May 30, 2014, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year		Purchased			Other Intangible
			Technology			Assets
	Remainder of 2014		$	37,573		$	38,040
	2015		61,461			68,267
	2016		22,936			62,283
	2017		15,459			52,875
	2018		9,059			41,810
	Thereafter		19,875			102,679
	Total expected amortization expense		$	166,363		$	365,954

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	Accrued expenses as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	311,085	$	318,219
	Sales and marketing allowances	72,063		66,502
	Accrued corporate marketing	35,255		22,801
	Taxes payable	19,381		18,225
	Royalties payable	17,428		14,778
	Accrued interest expense	20,744		20,613
	Other	180,984		195,801
	Accrued expenses	$	656,940	$	656,939

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Restricted Stock Unit Activity	'
	Restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning outstanding balance	17,948			18,415
	Awarded	3,654			7,236
	Released	(6,520	)		(6,224	)
	Forfeited	(785	)		(1,479	)
	Ending outstanding balance	14,297			17,948
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding	'
	Information regarding restricted stock units outstanding at May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	2014
	Restricted stock units outstanding	14,297			1.28		$	922.7
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	12,552			1.22		$	804
	2013
	Restricted stock units outstanding	18,304			1.47		$	785.4
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	16,009			1.4		$	684.6
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectively.
Performance Share Activity 2013 & 2014 Programs	'
	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2013 and 2014 Performance Share Programs for the six months ended May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Shares			Maximum
		Granted			Shares Eligible
					to Receive
	Beginning outstanding balance	854			1,707
	Awarded	709			1,417
	Forfeited	(19	)		(38	)
	Ending outstanding balance	1,544			3,086
Performance Share Activity 2010, 2011 & 2012 Programs	'
	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2010, 2011 and 2012 Programs, based upon share awards actually achieved, for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning outstanding balance	861			388
	Achieved	—			1,279
	Released	(486	)		(665	)
	Forfeited	(17	)		(141	)
	Ending outstanding balance	358			861
Performance Shares Outstanding	'
	Information regarding performance shares outstanding at May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	2014
	Performance shares outstanding	358			0.65		$	23.1
	Performance shares vested and expected to vest	335			0.65		$	21.5
	2013
	Performance shares outstanding	877			1.08		$	37.6
	Performance shares vested and expected to vest	793			1.06		$	33.9
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectivel
Stock Options Activity	'
	There were no option grants during the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013. Option activity for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and the fiscal year ended November 29, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning outstanding balance	7,359			24,517
	Granted	—			25
	Exercised	(2,272	)		(15,872	)
	Cancelled	(115	)		(1,584	)
	Increase due to acquisition	—			273
	Ending outstanding balance	4,972			7,359
Stock Options Outstanding	'
	Information regarding stock options outstanding at May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted				Weighted	Aggregate
		Shares			Average				Average	Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Exercise				Remaining	Value(*)
					Price				Contractual	(millions)
									Life
									(years)
	2014
	Options outstanding	4,972			$	29.37			3.14	$	174.9
	Options vested and expected to vest	4,922			$	29.47			3.11	$	172.6
	Options exercisable	4,140			$	30.59			2.74	$	140.5
	2013
	Options outstanding	12,780			$	31.84			2.89	$	142.1
	Options vested and expected to vest	12,576			$	31.95			2.84	$	138.5
	Options exercisable	10,387			$	33.05			2.36	$	102.9
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectively
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	There were no stock purchases under the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) during the three months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013. The assumptions used to value employee stock purchase rights during the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows:
		Six Months
		2014		2013
	Expected life (in years)	0.5 - 2.0		0.5 - 2.0
	Volatility	27% - 28%		26 - 30%
	Risk free interest rate	0.09% - 0.39%		0.12 - 0.27%
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	'
	Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
			2014							2013
	Income Statement Classifications		Option				Restricted			Option		Restricted
			Grants				Stock and			Grants		Stock and
			and Stock				Performance			and Stock		Performance
			Purchase				Share			Purchase		Share
			Rights				Awards			Rights		Awards
	Cost of revenue—subscription		$	505			$	1,441		$	446	$	1,181
	Cost of revenue—services and support		964				1,682			826		2,360
	Research and development		3,989				25,910			4,734		23,210
	Sales and marketing		4,316				25,363			4,893		24,026
	General and administrative		1,494				17,346			2,146		15,048
	Total		$	11,268			$	71,742		$	13,045	$	65,825
	Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
			2014							2013
	Income Statement Classifications		Option				Restricted			Option		Restricted
			Grants				Stock and			Grants		Stock and
			and Stock				Performance			and Stock		Performance
			Purchase				Share			Purchase		Share
			Rights				Awards			Rights		Awards
	Cost of revenue—subscription		$	966			$	2,810		$	1,083	$	2,244
	Cost of revenue—services and support		1,695				3,220			1,681		4,810
	Research and development		8,246				52,467			10,554		48,941
	Sales and marketing		9,079				51,094			11,560		47,778
	General and administrative		3,280				32,941			4,660		29,755
	Total		$	23,266			$	142,532		$	29,538	$	133,528

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Summary of Restructuring Plans	'
	Summary of Restructuring Plans
	The following table sets forth a summary of restructuring activities related to all of our restructuring plans during the six months ended May 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		November 29,		Costs		Cash			Other			May 30,
		2013		Incurred		Payments			Adjustments			2014
	Termination benefits	$	2,233	$	—	$	(567	)	$	(377	)	$	1,289
	Cost of closing redundant facilities	11,655		528		(3,811		)	65			8,437
	Total restructuring plans	$	13,888	$	528	$	(4,378	)	$	(312	)	$	9,726

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Retained Earnings	'
	The changes in retained earnings for the six months ended May 30, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Balance as of November 29, 2013	$	6,928,964
	Net income	135,573
	Re-issuance of treasury stock	(258,433		)
	Balance as of May 30, 2014	$	6,806,104
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'														[1],[2]
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income and activity, net of related taxes, as of May 30, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		November 29,			Increase / Decrease			Reclassification Adjustments				May 30,
		2013										2014
	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	10,178		$	2,993		$	(1,925	)		$	11,246
	Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(937		)	495			37				(405		)
	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	9,241			3,488			(1,888		)	(1)	10,841
	Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as	5,367			1,971			(5,414		)	(2)	1,924
	hedging instruments
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	31,495			2,382			—				33,877
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$	46,103		$	7,841		$	(7,302	)		$	46,642
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(2)	Classified as revenue.
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Table Text Block]	'														[1]
	The following table sets forth the taxes related to each component of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months Ended
		2014			2013			2014				2013
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains / losses	$	(11	)	$	24		$	(31	)		$	34
	Reclassification adjustments	(2		)	—			(3		)		—
	Subtotal available-for-sale securities	(13		)	24			(34		)		34
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Unrealized gains on derivative instruments*	—			—			—				—
	Reclassification adjustments*	—			—			—				—
	Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments	—			—			—				—
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(560		)	(196		)	(558		)		(500		)
	Total taxes, other comprehensive income	$	(573	)	$	(172	)	$	(592	)		$	(466	)
	_________________________________________
	(*)	Taxes related to derivative instruments were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where the derivative instruments were executed.
[1]	Classified as revenue.
[2]	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months				Six Months Ended
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income	$	88,527	$	76,546	$	135,573	$	141,663
	Shares used to compute basic net income per share	497,931		503,384		497,439		500,996
	Dilutive potential common shares:
	Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	6,618		5,758		8,454		7,262
	Stock options	2,138		3,304		2,334		3,277
	Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	506,687		512,446		508,227		511,535
	Basic net income per share	$	0.18	$	0.15	$	0.27	$	0.28
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.17	$	0.15	$	0.27	$	0.28

NonOperating_Income_Expense_Ta

Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Non-Operating Income (Expense)	'
	Non-operating income (expense) for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 included the following (in thousands):
		Three Months						Six Months Ended
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest and other income (expense), net:
	Interest income	$	5,240		$	5,606		$	10,374		$	11,288
	Foreign exchange gains (losses)	(4,263		)	(5,418		)	(7,066		)	(11,592		)
	Realized gains on fixed income investment	1,254			800			1,924			2,399
	Realized losses on fixed income investment	(3		)	(13		)	(36		)	(27		)
	Other	335			293			512			446
	Interest and other income (expense), net	$	2,563		$	1,268		$	5,708		$	2,514
	Interest expense	$	(17,103	)	$	(17,205	)	$	(33,693	)	$	(34,039	)
	Investment gains (losses), net:
	Realized investment gains	$	183		$	76		$	733		$	494
	Unrealized investment gains	370			679			465			1,123
	Realized investment losses	—			(5,000		)	(1,054		)	(5,014		)
	Investment gains (losses), net	$	553		$	(4,245	)	$	144		$	(3,397	)
	Non-operating income (expense), net	$	(13,987	)	$	(20,182	)	$	(27,841	)	$	(34,922	)

Segments_Tables

Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Our segment results for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Digital			Digital			Print and			Total
		Media			Marketing			Publishing
	Three months ended May 30, 2014
	Revenue	$	691,575		$	330,357		$	46,276		$	1,068,208
	Cost of revenue	36,063			115,873			2,968			154,904
	Gross profit	$	655,512		$	214,484		$	43,308		$	913,304
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	95		%	65		%	94		%	85		%
	Three months ended May 31, 2013
	Revenue	$	669,998		$	285,399		$	55,152		$	1,010,549
	Cost of revenue	34,881			97,752			2,648			135,281
	Gross profit	$	635,117		$	187,647		$	52,504		$	875,268
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	95		%	66		%	95		%	87		%
		Digital			Digital			Print and			Total
		Media			Marketing			Publishing
	Six months ended May 30, 2014
	Revenue	$	1,332,678		$	644,788		$	90,862		$	2,068,328
	Cost of revenue	74,150			223,890			5,373			303,413
	Gross profit	$	1,258,528		$	420,898		$	85,489		$	1,764,915
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94		%	65		%	94		%	85		%
	Six months ended May 31, 2013
	Revenue	$	1,358,398		$	553,099		$	106,925		$	2,018,422
	Cost of revenue	88,590			196,031			7,344			291,965
	Gross profit	$	1,269,808		$	357,068		$	99,581		$	1,726,457
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	93		%	65		%	93		%	86		%

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 30, 2013	Jul. 22, 2013	Mar. 01, 2013	Dec. 20, 2012
	Neolane [Member]	Neolane [Member]	Behance [Member]	Behance [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Business acquisition, purchase price	'	$616.70	'	$111.10
Purchase price allocation, goodwill	515.2	'	91.4	'
Purchase price allocation, identifiable intangible assets	'	115	'	28.5
Purchase price allocation, net liabilities assumed	'	$13.50	'	$8.80

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor2

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	$3,319,225	$3,164,332
Unrealized Gains	11,393	10,358
Unrealized Losses	-407	-938
Estimated Fair Value, Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	3,330,211	3,173,752
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	817,018	834,556
Unrealized Gains	2	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	817,020	834,556
Cash [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	286,379	286,221
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	286,379	286,221
Cash equivalents [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	530,639	548,335
Unrealized Gains	2	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	530,641	548,335
Cash equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	441,576	429,373
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	441,576	429,373
Cash equivalents [Member] | Municipal securities	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	1,500	'
Unrealized Gains	2	'
Unrealized Losses	0	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	1,502	'
Cash equivalents [Member] | Time deposits	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	61,064	104,711
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	61,064	104,711
Cash equivalents [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	26,499	14,251
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	26,499	14,251
Short-term investments [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	2,502,207	2,329,776
Unrealized Gains	11,391	10,358
Unrealized Losses	-407	-938
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	2,513,191	2,339,196
Short-term investments [Member] | Marketable equity securities	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	178	177
Unrealized Gains	246	543
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	424	720
Short-term fixed income securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	2,502,029	2,329,599
Unrealized Gains	11,145	9,815
Unrealized Losses	-407	-938
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	2,512,767	2,338,476
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Corporate bonds and commercial paper	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	1,402,478	1,261,375
Unrealized Gains	7,998	7,116
Unrealized Losses	-229	-631
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,410,247	1,267,860
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Foreign government securities	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	20,697	11,213
Unrealized Gains	79	56
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	20,776	11,269
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Municipal securities	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	181,886	186,320
Unrealized Gains	671	328
Unrealized Losses	-2	-24
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	182,555	186,624
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. agency securities	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	471,961	446,615
Unrealized Gains	1,477	1,516
Unrealized Losses	-101	-186
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	473,337	447,945
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost	425,007	424,076
Unrealized Gains	920	799
Unrealized Losses	-75	-97
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	$425,852	$424,778

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor3

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
	securities	securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	$50,278	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-281	'
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Greater than or Equal to One Year	19	0
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	147,549	344,559
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	-126	-938
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Less than One Year	78	177
Corporate bonds and commercial paper	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	20,841	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-134	'
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	93,651	225,759
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	-95	-631
US Treasury and Government [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	29,437	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-147	'
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	38,156	105,278
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	-29	-283
Municipal securities	'	'
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	15,742	13,522
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	($2)	($24)

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor4

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details 2) (USD $)	30-May-14
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Amortized cost and Estimated Fair Value of Short-term fixed Income Securities [Abstract]	'
Due within one year, Amortized Cost	$598,760
Due between one and two years, Amortized Cost	889,136
Due between two and three years, Amortized Cost	766,734
Due after three years, Amortized Cost	247,399
Total, Amortized Cost	2,502,029
Due within one year, Estimated Fair value	599,985
Due between one and two years, Estimated Fair value	893,246
Due between two and three years, Estimated Fair value	770,962
Due after three years, Estimated Fair value	248,574
Total, Estimated Fair value	$2,512,767

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	$0	'	$0	'
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	'	0	'
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	'	0	'
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	'	0	'
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$0	$5,000	$0	$5,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$6,184	$11,891
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	23,382	19,816
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	3,073,398	2,919,238
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	1,120	1,067
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,120	1,067
Corporate bonds and commercial paper	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,410,247	1,267,860
Money Market Funds	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	441,576	429,373
Time deposits	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	61,064	104,711
U.S. agency securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	473,337	447,945
U.S. Treasury securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	26,499	14,251
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	425,852	424,778
Foreign Government Debt Securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	20,776	11,269
Marketable equity securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	424	720
Municipal securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	1,502	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	182,555	186,624
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	528	894
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	503,592	535,698
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Money Market Funds	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	441,576	429,373
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Time deposits	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	61,064	104,711
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | U.S. agency securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | U.S. Treasury securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Foreign Government Debt Securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Marketable equity securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	424	720
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Municipal securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	6,184	11,891
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	22,854	18,922
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,569,806	2,383,540
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	1,120	1,067
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,120	1,067
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,410,247	1,267,860
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Money Market Funds	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Time deposits	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | U.S. agency securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	473,337	447,945
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | U.S. Treasury securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	26,499	14,251
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	425,852	424,778
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	20,776	11,269
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Marketable equity securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Municipal securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	1,502	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	182,555	186,624
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Money Market Funds	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Time deposits	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | U.S. agency securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | U.S. Treasury securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Foreign Government Debt Securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Marketable equity securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Municipal securities	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions	'	'
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	'
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member], USD $)	30-May-14
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$1.60

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi2

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	30-May-14		Nov. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]	'		'
Fair value asset derivatives	$6,184	[1]	$11,891	[1]
Fair value liability derivatives	1,120	[2]	1,067	[2]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]	'		'
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]	'		'
Fair value asset derivatives	5,574	[1],[3]	8,913	[1],[3]
Fair value liability derivatives	0	[2],[3]	0	[2],[3]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]	'		'
Fair value asset derivatives	610	[1]	2,978	[1]
Fair value liability derivatives	$1,120	[2]	$1,067	[2]
[1]	Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]	Included in accrued expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3]	Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi3

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14		31-May-13		30-May-14		31-May-13
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]	'		'		'		'
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax	$2,001	[1]	$10,885	[1]	$1,971	[1]	$32,660	[1]
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax	2,616	[2]	15,299	[2]	5,414	[2]	22,392	[2]
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	-3,653	[3]	-4,999	[3]	-7,196	[3]	-9,667	[3]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'		'		'
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	0	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]	'		'		'		'
Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	0	[4]	0	[4]	0	[4]	0	[4]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]	'		'		'		'
Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net gain (loss) recognized in income	($515)	[4]	$3,318	[4]	$720	[4]	$4,796	[4]
[1]	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (bOCIb).
[2]	Effective portion classified as revenue.
[3]	Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[4]	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth2

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	$1,032,132	$1,055,756
Accumulated Amortization	-499,815	-450,502
Net	532,317	605,254	[1]
Purchased technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	403,427	423,237
Accumulated Amortization	-237,064	-220,414
Net	166,363	202,823
Other intangible assets [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	628,705	632,519
Accumulated Amortization	-262,751	-230,088
Net	365,954	402,431
Customer contracts and relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	389,821	389,800
Accumulated Amortization	-131,342	-111,416
Net	258,479	278,384
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	67,171	67,546
Accumulated Amortization	-32,228	-27,933
Net	34,943	39,613
Acquired rights to use technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	155,827	155,322
Accumulated Amortization	-87,480	-76,740
Net	68,347	78,582
Localization [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	3,402	3,404
Accumulated Amortization	-1,686	-2,172
Net	1,716	1,232
Other intangibles [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	12,484	16,447
Accumulated Amortization	-10,015	-11,827
Net	$2,469	$4,620
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth3

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details 1) (USD $)	30-May-14
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Purchased technology [Member]	'
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]	'
Remainder of 2014	$37,573
2015	61,461
2016	22,936
2017	15,459
2018	9,059
Thereafter	19,875
Total expected amortization expense	166,363
Other intangible assets [Member]	'
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]	'
Remainder of 2014	38,040
2015	68,267
2016	62,283
2017	52,875
2018	41,810
Thereafter	102,679
Total expected amortization expense	$365,954

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth4

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13	Nov. 29, 2013		Mar. 01, 2013
							Certain Technology Rights Acquired [Member]
							Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'
Goodwill	$4,773,798,000	'	$4,773,798,000	'	$4,771,981,000	[1]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'		'
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	'	'	'	'	'		51,800,000
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount	'	'	'	'	'		25,300,000
Historical Use of Intangibles, Expensed Amount	'	'	'	'	'		26,500,000
Amortization of purchased and other intangible assets	37,600,000	37,500,000	76,000,000	74,900,000	'		'
Amortization expense included in cost of sales	$24,200,000	$25,000,000	$49,100,000	$50,200,000	'		'
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Expense [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued compensation and benefits	$311,085	$318,219
Sales and marketing allowances	72,063	66,502
Accrued corporate marketing	35,255	22,801
Taxes payable	19,381	18,225
Royalties payble	17,428	14,778
Accrued interest expense	20,744	20,613
Other	180,984	195,801
Accrued expenses	$656,940	$656,939	[1]
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013	31-May-13
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity	'	'	'
Beginning outstanding balance	17,948	18,415	18,304
Awarded, Shares	3,654	7,236	'
Released, Shares	-6,520	-6,224	'
Forfeited, Shares	-785	-1,479	'
Ending outstanding balance	14,297	17,948	18,304
Performance Shares [Member] | 2013 & 2014 Performance Programs - Not Achieved [Member] | Shares Granted [Member]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity	'	'	'
Beginning outstanding balance	854	'	'
Awarded, Shares	709	'	'
Forfeited, Shares	-19	'	'
Ending outstanding balance	1,544	'	'
Performance Shares [Member] | 2013 & 2014 Performance Programs - Not Achieved [Member] | Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive [Member]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity	'	'	'
Beginning outstanding balance	1,707	'	'
Awarded, Shares	1,417	'	'
Forfeited, Shares	-38	'	'
Ending outstanding balance	3,086	'	'
Performance Shares [Member] | 2010, 2011 & 2012 Performance Programs - Achieved [Member]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity	'	'	'
Beginning outstanding balance	861	388	877
Achieved, Shares	0	1,279	'
Released, Shares	-486	-665	'
Forfeited, Shares	-17	-141	'
Ending outstanding balance	358	861	877

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14		31-May-13		Nov. 29, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding	'		'		'	'
Share Price	$64.54		$42.91		'	'
Performance Shares [Member] | 2010, 2011 & 2012 Performance Programs - Achieved [Member]	'		'		'	'
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding	'		'		'	'
Number of shares outstanding	358		877		861	388
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'0 years 7 months 24 days		'1 year 0 months 29 days		'	'
RSU and performance awards oustanding aggregate intrinsic value	$23.10	[1]	$37.60	[1]	'	'
Number of shares vested and expected to vest	335		793		'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Vested And Expected To Vest	'0 years 7 months 24 days		'1 year 0 months 22 days		'	'
Vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value	21.5	[1]	33.9	[1]	'	'
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]	'		'		'	'
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding	'		'		'	'
Number of shares outstanding	14,297		18,304		17,948	18,415
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'1 year 3 months 11 days		'1 year 5 months 19 days		'	'
RSU and performance awards oustanding aggregate intrinsic value	922.7	[1]	785.4	[1]	'	'
Number of shares vested and expected to vest	12,552		16,009		'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Vested And Expected To Vest	'1 year 2 months 19 days		'1 year 4 months 24 days		'	'
Vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value	$804	[1]	$684.60	[1]	'	'
[1]	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of MayB 30, 2014 and MayB 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectively.

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member])	6 Months Ended
	30-May-14	31-May-13
Valuation Assumptions Volatility	'	'
From	27.00%	26.00%
To	28.00%	30.00%
Valuation Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Range	'	'
From	0.09%	0.12%
To	0.39%	0.27%
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Valuation Assumptions Expected Life (In Years)	'	'
Expected life (in years)	'6 months	'6 months
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Valuation Assumptions Expected Life (In Years)	'	'
Expected life (in years)	'2 years	'2 years

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (Stock Options [Member])	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013	31-May-13
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Stock Option Activity [Rollforward]	'	'	'
Beginning outstanding balance	7,359	24,517	12,780
Granted, Shares	0	25	'
Exercised, Shares	-2,272	-15,872	'
Cancelled, Shares	-115	-1,584	'
Increase due to acquisition, Shares	0	273	'
Ending outstanding balance	4,972	7,359	12,780

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 4) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14		31-May-13		Nov. 29, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Stock options outstanding [Abstract]	'		'		'	'
Share Price	$64.54		$42.91		'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'		'		'	'
Stock options outstanding [Abstract]	'		'		'	'
Number of shares outstanding	4,972		12,780		7,359	24,517
Number of shares vested and expected to vest	4,922		12,576		'	'
Number of shares exercisable	4,140		10,387		'	'
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (per share)	$29.37		$31.84		'	'
Options vested and expected to vest weighted average exercise price (per share)	$29.47		$31.95		'	'
Options exercisable weighted average exercise price (per share)	$30.59		$33.05		'	'
Options outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'3 years 1 month 21 days		'2 years 10 months 21 days		'	'
Options vested and expected to vest weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'3 years 1 month 10 days		'2 years 10 months 2 days		'	'
Options exercisable weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'2 years 8 months 27 days		'2 years 4 months 10 days		'	'
Options outstanding aggregate intrinsic value	$174.90	[1]	$142.10	[1]	'	'
Options vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value	172.6	[1]	138.5	[1]	'	'
Options exercisable aggregate intrinsic value	$140.50	[1]	$102.90	[1]	'	'
[1]	(*)B The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of MayB 30, 2014 and MayB 31, 2013 were $64.54 and $42.91, respectively

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13
Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	$11,268	$13,045	$23,266	$29,538
Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	71,742	65,825	142,532	133,528
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	505	446	966	1,083
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	1,441	1,181	2,810	2,244
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	964	826	1,695	1,681
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	1,682	2,360	3,220	4,810
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	3,989	4,734	8,246	10,554
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	25,910	23,210	52,467	48,941
Sales and Marketing [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	4,316	4,893	9,079	11,560
Sales and Marketing [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	25,363	24,026	51,094	47,778
General and Administrative [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	1,494	2,146	3,280	4,660
General and Administrative [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation costs	$17,346	$15,048	$32,941	$29,755

StockBased_Compensation_Detail6

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Numeric) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
			Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	Performance Share Program [Member]	Performance Share Program [Member]
					2013 & 2014 Performance Programs - Not Achieved [Member]	Program 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share Price	$64.54	$42.91	'	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares Purchased, ESPP	'	'	1.2	1.2	'	'
Average purchase price of shares, ESPP	'	'	$27.84	$25.49	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan	'	'	$39	$14.50	'	'
Maximum percentage of target shares able to receive	'	'	'	'	200.00%	150.00%
Actual percentage achieved	'	'	'	'	'	116.00%
Number of shares achieved	'	'	'	'	'	1.3
Unrecognized compensation cost, non-vested awards	$509.60	'	'	'	'	'
Period for recognition, unrecognized compensation cost	'1 year 10 months 28 days	'	'	'	'	'

Restructuring_Charges_Details

Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	$13,888	'
Costs incurred	528	'
Cash Payments	-4,378	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	-312	'
Ending accrued restructuring charges	9,726	'
Restructuring Charges (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued restructuring, current	3,627	6,171	[1]
Accrued restructuring, non-current	6,099	7,717	[1]
Cost of closing redundant facilities [Member]	'	'
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	11,655	'
Costs incurred	528	'
Cash Payments	-3,811	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	65	'
Ending accrued restructuring charges	8,437	'
Restructuring Charges (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage of Restructuring Charges Scheduled to be Paid	36.00%	'
Termination benefits [Member]	'	'
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	2,233	'
Costs incurred	0	'
Cash Payments	-567	'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	-377	'
Ending accrued restructuring charges	$1,289	'
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14		31-May-13
Changes in retained earnings [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Beginning Balance	'	'	$6,928,964	[1]	'
Net income	88,527	76,546	135,573		141,663
Re-issuance of treasury stock	'	'	-258,433		'
Ending Balance	$6,806,104	'	$6,806,104		'
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stockholders_Equity_Details_1

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14		31-May-13
Gross unrealized gains, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance, unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	'	'	$10,178		'
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase or decrease	'	'	2,993		'
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments	'	'	-1,925		'
Ending balance, unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	11,246	'	11,246		'
Gross unrealized losses, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance, unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	'	'	-937		'
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities increase or decrease	'	'	495		'
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments	'	'	37		'
Ending balance, unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	-405	'	-405		'
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Beginning Balance, net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	'	'	9,241		'
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase or decrease	1,977	-5,255	3,488		-4,553
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments	-1,251	-788	-1,888	[1]	-2,372
Ending Balance, net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	10,841	'	10,841		'
Net unrealized gains on derivatives designated as hedging instuments [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance, net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments	'	'	5,367		'
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, increase or decrease	2,001	10,885	1,971		32,660
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, reclassification adjustments	-2,616	-15,299	-5,414	[2]	-22,392
Ending balance, net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments	1,924	'	1,924		'
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	31,495		'
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, increase or decrease	-10,060	-2,192	2,382		-6,594
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, reclassification adjustments	'	'	0		'
Ending balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	33,877	'	33,877		'
Accumulated other comprehensive income totals [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Beginning balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	'	'	46,103	[3]	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income, increase or decrease	'	'	7,841		'
Accumulated other comprehensive income, reclassification adjustments	'	'	-7,302		'
Ending balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$46,642	'	$46,642		'
[1]	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Classified as revenue.
[3]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stockholders_Equity_Details_2

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14		31-May-13		30-May-14		31-May-13
Tax, Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments	'		'		'		'
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments	$0	[1]	$0	[1]	$0	[1]	$0	[1]
Reclassification adjustments	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Tax, Available-for-sale Securities	'		'		'		'
Unrealized gains or losses	-11		24		-31		34
Reclassification adjustments	-2		0		-3		0
Subtotal available-for-sale securities	-13		24		-34		34
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	-560		-196		-558		-500
Total Taxes, Other Comprehensive Income	($573)		($172)		($592)		($466)
[1]	Taxes related to derivative instruments were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where the derivative instruments were executed.

Stockholders_Equity_Details_Nu

Stockholders' Equity (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 01, 2012	30-May-14	31-May-13	Jun. 25, 2014
				Subsequent Event [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$2,000,000,000	'	'	'
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments	'	350,000,000	300,000,000	'
Repurchased Shares	'	7.1	6.6	'
Repurchased Shares, Average Price	'	$60.55	$41.07	'
Up-Front Payments Remaining	'	50,800,000	'	'
Structured Repurchase Prepayments	'	'	'	125,000,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	'	'	'	$325,000,000

Net_Income_Per_Share_Details

Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$88,527	$76,546	$135,573	$141,663
Shares used to compute basic net income per share	497,931,000	503,384,000	497,439,000	500,996,000
Dilutive potential common shares:	'	'	'	'
Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	6,618,000	5,758,000	8,454,000	7,262,000
Stock options	2,138,000	3,304,000	2,334,000	3,277,000
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	506,687,000	512,446,000	508,227,000	511,535,000
Basic net income per share	$0.18	$0.15	$0.27	$0.28
Diluted net income per share	$0.17	$0.15	$0.27	$0.28
Net Income Per Share (Numeric) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Average Fair Market Value	$63.90	$43.60	$62.40	$40.76
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of EPS	0	0	0	1,500,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2013	30-May-14	Nov. 29, 2013
		buildings
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Corporate Headquarter Office Buildings	'	3	'
Lease Receivable Purchased	'	$207,239,000	$207,239,000	[1]
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred	25,700,000	'	'
Sale-leaseback agreement period	'24 months	'	'
East and West Towers [Member]	'	'	'
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'	'
Lease Receivable Purchased	'	126,800,000	'
Option to Purchase Buildings	'	143,200,000	'
Residual Value Guarantees	'	126,800,000	'
Almaden Tower [Member]	'	'	'
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'	'
Lease Receivable Purchased	'	80,400,000	'
Option to Purchase Buildings	'	103,600,000	'
Residual Value Guarantees	'	89,400,000	'
East and West Towers and Almaden Tower [Domain]	'	'	'
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'	'
Standby letter of credit	'	$16,600,000	'
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Mar. 01, 2013

31-May-13

30-May-14

Mar. 02, 2012

30-May-14

30-May-14

Feb. 28, 2014

Feb. 28, 2010

30-May-14

Feb. 28, 2010

Feb. 28, 2010

Feb. 28, 2014

Mar. 02, 2012

Mar. 02, 2012

Mar. 02, 2012

Mar. 02, 2012

Mar. 02, 2012

From [Member]

To [Member]

Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member]

Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member]

Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member]

Notes 2015 [Member]

Notes 2020 [Member]

Notes 2015 [Member]

Scenario i [Member]

Scenario i [Member]

Scenario ii [Member]

Scenario ii [Member]

Scenario ii [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

From [Member]

To [Member]

From [Member]

To [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior notes, issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$600,000,000

$900,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior notes, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.25%

4.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from isssuance of senior notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance discount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.45%

4.92%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of the Notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repurchase notes at price of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Portion of Long Term Debt Reclassified as Current Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

599,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total senior unsecured revolving credit facility

'

'

'

1,000,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Option to request additional commitments on credit facility

'

'

'

500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum aggregate, credit facility

'

'

'

1,500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.80%

1.30%

'

'

'

Margin Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.30%

Percentage Added to Federal Funds Effective Rate in Determining Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

'

Percentage Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

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0.08%

0.20%

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Line of Credit Facility, Extension Period

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'1 year

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Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

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0

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Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]

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Capital Lease Obligations Incurred

25,700,000

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Sale Leaseback Agreement, Leaseback Period

'24 months

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Capital lease obligations

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$9,900,000

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NonOperating_Income_Expense_De

Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13
Interest and other income (expense), net:	'	'	'	'
Interest income	$5,240	$5,606	$10,374	$11,288
Foreign exchange gains (losses)	-4,263	-5,418	-7,066	-11,592
Realized gains on fixed income investment	1,254	800	1,924	2,399
Realized losses on fixed income investment	-3	-13	-36	-27
Other	335	293	512	446
Interest and other income (expense), net	2,563	1,268	5,708	2,514
Interest expense	-17,103	-17,205	-33,693	-34,039
Investment gains (losses), net:	'	'	'	'
Realized investment gains	183	76	733	494
Unrealized investment gains	370	679	465	1,123
Realized investment losses	0	-5,000	-1,054	-5,014
Investment gains (losses), net	553	-4,245	144	-3,397
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	($13,987)	($20,182)	($27,841)	($34,922)

Segments_Details

Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	31-May-13	30-May-14	31-May-13
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$1,068,208	$1,010,549	$2,068,328	$2,018,422
Cost of revenue	154,904	135,281	303,413	291,965
Gross profit	913,304	875,268	1,764,915	1,726,457
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	85.00%	87.00%	85.00%	86.00%
Digital Media [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	691,575	669,998	1,332,678	1,358,398
Cost of revenue	36,063	34,881	74,150	88,590
Gross profit	655,512	635,117	1,258,528	1,269,808
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	95.00%	95.00%	94.00%	93.00%
Digital Marketing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	330,357	285,399	644,788	553,099
Cost of revenue	115,873	97,752	223,890	196,031
Gross profit	214,484	187,647	420,898	357,068
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	65.00%	66.00%	65.00%	65.00%
Print And Publishing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	46,276	55,152	90,862	106,925
Cost of revenue	2,968	2,648	5,373	7,344
Gross profit	$43,308	$52,504	$85,489	$99,581
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94.00%	95.00%	94.00%	93.00%