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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data
6 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2011
Sep. 16, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name ENNIS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000033002    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2011
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-28    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 388.0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,056,450