Cash Overdrafts And Cash Equivalents (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash Overdrafts And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash overdrafts included in accounts payable	$ 8.6	$ 15.3

Cash overdraft payable included in accounts payable.

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Period Type:	instant