Equity - Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Derivative instrument fair market value, tax provision	$ 0.0	$ 0.0
Employee pension and postretirement benefit adjustments, tax benefit	$ 13.7	$ 13.5

Tax effect of the total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit) and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of the net periodic benefit cost.

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Balance Type:	credit
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