Accrued Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued tax withholding liability related to unsettled option exercises	$ 1.9

Accrued tax withholding liability related to unsettled option exercises.

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