v2.3.0.11
Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2011
May 23, 2011
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name TARGET CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000027419  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2011
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-28  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   689,145,299
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1