v3.8.0.1
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Mar. 14, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Entity Registrant Name Gores Holdings II, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001682745    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2017    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 417.6
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Class A      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   40,000,000  
Class F      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,000,000