v2.4.0.6
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
Mar. 12, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name TARGET CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000027419    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jan. 28, 2012    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-28    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 34,696,113,355
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   668,486,970  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY