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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2012
Nov. 16, 2012
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name TARGET CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000027419  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 27, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-02  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   650,794,426
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3