Stockholders' Equity ESPP (Details) shares in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 shares
Equity [Abstract]
Shares available for grant, Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,000,000

Shares available for grant, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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