Stock-Based Compensation Plans Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Future Share-Based Compensation Cost) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Remainder of 2026	$ 29.1
2027	32.7
2028	27.1
2029	22.7
2030	21.3
Thereafter	83.2
Total Projected Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$ 216.1

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