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Document and Entity Information
Dec. 03, 2022
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name Gores Holdings VIII Inc.
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001841080
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 03, 2022
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-40105
Entity Tax Identification Number 85-3010982
Entity Address, Address Line One 6260 Lookout Road
Entity Address, City or Town Boulder
Entity Address, State or Province CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80301
City Area Code (303)
Local Phone Number 531-3100
Written Communications true
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company true
Entity Ex Transition Period false
Common Class F [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Class A Common Stock
Trading Symbol GIIX
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Warrant [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Warrants
Trading Symbol GIIXW
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Units [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Units
Trading Symbol GIIXU
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ