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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2011
Aug. 26, 2011
Oct. 29, 2010
Entity Registrant Name DAKTRONICS INC /SD/    
Entity Central Index Key 0000915779    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-28    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 451,614,498
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   41,725,715  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1    
Document Type 10-Q    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Jul. 30, 2011