v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Vanguard Index Funds
Entity Central Index Key 0000036405
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
C000007773  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name 500 Index Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VFINX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$7
0.14%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14% [1]
AssetsNet $ 1,490,277,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 540
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$1,490,277
Number of Portfolio Holdings
540
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Communication Services
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
10.4%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
13.9%
Health Care
9.3%
Industrials
8.6%
Information Technology
33.1%
Materials
1.9%
Real Estate
2.0%
Utilities
2.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000092055  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name 500 Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VOO
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$2
0.03%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.03% [2]
AssetsNet $ 1,490,277,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 540
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$1,490,277
Number of Portfolio Holdings
540
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Communication Services
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
10.4%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
13.9%
Health Care
9.3%
Industrials
8.6%
Information Technology
33.1%
Materials
1.9%
Real Estate
2.0%
Utilities
2.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007774  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name 500 Index Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VFIAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.04% [3]
AssetsNet $ 1,490,277,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 540
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$1,490,277
Number of Portfolio Holdings
540
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Communication Services
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
10.4%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
13.9%
Health Care
9.3%
Industrials
8.6%
Information Technology
33.1%
Materials
1.9%
Real Estate
2.0%
Utilities
2.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000170274  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name 500 Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Select Shares
Trading Symbol VFFSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Select Shares
$1
0.01%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 1
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.01% [4]
AssetsNet $ 1,490,277,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 540
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$1,490,277
Number of Portfolio Holdings
540
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Communication Services
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
10.4%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
13.9%
Health Care
9.3%
Industrials
8.6%
Information Technology
33.1%
Materials
1.9%
Real Estate
2.0%
Utilities
2.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007775  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Index Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VIVAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Value Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$9
0.17%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [5]
AssetsNet $ 195,517,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 353
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$195,517
Number of Portfolio Holdings
353
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
2.4%
Consumer Discretionary
8.9%
Consumer Staples
9.3%
Energy
6.5%
Financials
22.8%
Health Care
13.9%
Industrials
16.2%
Real Estate
2.9%
Technology
7.2%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Utilities
5.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.3%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007778  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VTV
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Value Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.04% [6]
AssetsNet $ 195,517,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 353
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$195,517
Number of Portfolio Holdings
353
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
2.4%
Consumer Discretionary
8.9%
Consumer Staples
9.3%
Energy
6.5%
Financials
22.8%
Health Care
13.9%
Industrials
16.2%
Real Estate
2.9%
Technology
7.2%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Utilities
5.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.3%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007776  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Index Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VVIAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Value Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$3
0.05%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.05% [7]
AssetsNet $ 195,517,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 353
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$195,517
Number of Portfolio Holdings
353
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
2.4%
Consumer Discretionary
8.9%
Consumer Staples
9.3%
Energy
6.5%
Financials
22.8%
Health Care
13.9%
Industrials
16.2%
Real Estate
2.9%
Technology
7.2%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Utilities
5.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.3%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007777  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Value Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol VIVIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Value Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.04% [8]
AssetsNet $ 195,517,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 353
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$195,517
Number of Portfolio Holdings
353
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
2.4%
Consumer Discretionary
8.9%
Consumer Staples
9.3%
Energy
6.5%
Financials
22.8%
Health Care
13.9%
Industrials
16.2%
Real Estate
2.9%
Technology
7.2%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Utilities
5.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.3%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007783  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Index Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VIGRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Growth Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$9
0.17%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [9]
AssetsNet $ 311,870,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 169
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$311,870
Number of Portfolio Holdings
169
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
0.4%
Consumer Discretionary
18.8%
Consumer Staples
0.2%
Energy
0.6%
Financials
2.9%
Health Care
5.4%
Industrials
8.9%
Real Estate
1.3%
Technology
60.4%
Telecommunications
0.8%
Utilities
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007786  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VUG
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Growth Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.04% [10]
AssetsNet $ 311,870,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 169
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$311,870
Number of Portfolio Holdings
169
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
0.4%
Consumer Discretionary
18.8%
Consumer Staples
0.2%
Energy
0.6%
Financials
2.9%
Health Care
5.4%
Industrials
8.9%
Real Estate
1.3%
Technology
60.4%
Telecommunications
0.8%
Utilities
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007784  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Index Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VIGAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Growth Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$3
0.05%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.05% [11]
AssetsNet $ 311,870,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 169
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$311,870
Number of Portfolio Holdings
169
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
0.4%
Consumer Discretionary
18.8%
Consumer Staples
0.2%
Energy
0.6%
Financials
2.9%
Health Care
5.4%
Industrials
8.9%
Real Estate
1.3%
Technology
60.4%
Telecommunications
0.8%
Utilities
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007785  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Growth Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol VIGIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Growth Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.04% [12]
AssetsNet $ 311,870,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 169
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$311,870
Number of Portfolio Holdings
169
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
0.4%
Consumer Discretionary
18.8%
Consumer Staples
0.2%
Energy
0.6%
Financials
2.9%
Health Care
5.4%
Industrials
8.9%
Real Estate
1.3%
Technology
60.4%
Telecommunications
0.8%
Utilities
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.1%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007787  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Large-Cap Index Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VLACX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$9
0.17%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [13]
AssetsNet $ 61,238,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 472
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$61,238
Number of Portfolio Holdings
472
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
1.2%
Consumer Discretionary
14.6%
Consumer Staples
4.0%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
11.2%
Health Care
8.8%
Industrials
11.6%
Real Estate
1.9%
Technology
38.8%
Telecommunications
2.1%
Utilities
2.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.2%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007790  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Large-Cap Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VV
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.04% [14]
AssetsNet $ 61,238,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 472
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$61,238
Number of Portfolio Holdings
472
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
1.2%
Consumer Discretionary
14.6%
Consumer Staples
4.0%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
11.2%
Health Care
8.8%
Industrials
11.6%
Real Estate
1.9%
Technology
38.8%
Telecommunications
2.1%
Utilities
2.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.2%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007788  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Large-Cap Index Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VLCAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$3
0.05%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.05% [15]
AssetsNet $ 61,238,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 472
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$61,238
Number of Portfolio Holdings
472
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
1.2%
Consumer Discretionary
14.6%
Consumer Staples
4.0%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
11.2%
Health Care
8.8%
Industrials
11.6%
Real Estate
1.9%
Technology
38.8%
Telecommunications
2.1%
Utilities
2.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.2%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000007789  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Large-Cap Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol VLISX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.04% [16]
AssetsNet $ 61,238,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 472
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$61,238
Number of Portfolio Holdings
472
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of June 30, 2025)

Basic Materials
1.2%
Consumer Discretionary
14.6%
Consumer Staples
4.0%
Energy
3.0%
Financials
11.2%
Health Care
8.8%
Industrials
11.6%
Real Estate
1.9%
Technology
38.8%
Telecommunications
2.1%
Utilities
2.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.2%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
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