v3.25.2
Form N-1A Cover
Sep. 30, 2025
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Document Type 485BPOS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name AMERICAN FUNDS SHORT-TERM TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND
Entity Central Index Key 0000845376
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2025
Prospectus Date Oct. 01, 2025