Document And Entity Information (USD $) In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Jan. 20, 2014	Jun. 02, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	TIBCO SOFTWARE INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001085280
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		162,624,055
Trading Symbol	tibx
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 2.7