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Performance Management - AMERICAN FUNDS SHORT-TERM TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND
Sep. 30, 2025
AMERICAN FUNDS SHORT-TERM TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND (Class A, Class F-1, Class F-2, Class F-3, Class T)  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Investment results
Performance Narrative [Text Block]

The following bar chart shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compare with a broad measure of securities market results and, if applicable, other measures of market results that reflect the fund’s investment universe. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. Past investment results (before and after taxes) are not predictive of future investment results. Updated information on the fund’s investment results can be obtained by visiting capitalgroup.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Past investment results (before and after taxes) are not predictive of future investment results.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The following bar chart shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compare with a broad measure of securities market results and, if applicable, other measures of market results that reflect the fund’s investment universe.
Bar Chart Narrative [Text Block]

The following bar chart shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compare with a broad measure of securities market results and, if applicable, other measures of market results that reflect the fund’s investment universe.
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text] (Class F-2 shares are not subject to sales charges.)
Bar Chart [Heading] Calendar year total returns for Class F-2 shares (Class F-2 shares are not subject to sales charges.)
Bar Chart [Table]

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this period were:

 

Highest 3.64% (quarter ended December 31, 2023)

 

Lowest -2.79% (quarter ended March 31, 2022)

 

The fund's total return for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was 2.15%
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] The fund's total return for the six months ended
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 2.15%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Highest
Highest Quarterly Return 3.64%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Lowest
Lowest Quarterly Return (2.79%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate After-tax returns are calculated using the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during each year of the periods shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance [Table]
           
Average annual total returns For the periods ended December 31, 2024:
Share class Inception date 1 year 5 years 10 years Lifetime
F-2 − Before taxes 8/12/2009 2.61% 1.18% 1.22% 1.35 %
− After taxes on distributions   2.61 1.14 1.19 N/A
− After taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares 2.65 1.25 1.26 N/A
           
Share classes (before taxes) Inception date 1 year 5 years 10 years Lifetime
A (with maximum sales charge) 8/7/2009 –0.03% 0.55% 0.88% 1.11%
F-1 8/27/2009 2.29 0.87 0.92 1.08
F-3 1/27/2017 2.68 1.25 N/A 1.50
         
Indexes 1 year 5 years 10 years Lifetime
(since
Class F-2 inception)
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for sales charges, account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes) 1.05% 0.99% 2.25% 3.39%
Bloomberg Municipal Short 1-5 Years Index (reflects no deductions for sales charges, account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes) 2.07 1.10 1.38 1.62
Class F-2 annualized 30-day yield at July 31, 2025: 2.86%
(For current yield information, please call American Funds Service Company at (800) 421-4225 or visit capitalgroup.com.)
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average annual total returns For the periods ended December 31, 2024:
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text] After-tax returns are shown only for Class F-2 shares; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary.
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]

After-tax returns are shown only for Class F-2 shares; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during each year of the periods shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and likely will differ from the results shown above.
Thirty Day Yield Caption [Optional Text] Class F-2 annualized 30-day yield at July 31, 2025:
Thirty Day Yield Phone (800) 421-4225
Thirty Day Yield 2.86%
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] capitalgroup.com
AMERICAN FUNDS SHORT-TERM TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND (Class R-6)  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Investment results
Performance Narrative [Text Block]

The following bar chart shows how investment results for the Class R-6 shares of the fund have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the Class R-6 shares’ average annual total returns for various periods compare with a broad measure of securities market results and, if applicable, other measures of market results that reflect the fund’s investment universe. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. Past investment results (before and after taxes) are not predictive of future investment results. Updated information on the fund’s investment results can be obtained by visiting capitalgroup.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Past investment results (before and after taxes) are not predictive of future investment results.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The following bar chart shows how investment results for the Class R-6 shares of the fund have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the Class R-6 shares’ average annual total returns for various periods compare with a broad measure of securities market results and, if applicable, other measures of market results that reflect the fund’s investment universe.
Bar Chart Narrative [Text Block]

The following bar chart shows how investment results for the Class R-6 shares of the fund have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the Class R-6 shares’ average annual total returns for various periods compare with a broad measure of securities market results and, if applicable, other measures of market results that reflect the fund’s investment universe.
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text] (Class R shares are not subject to sales charges.)
Bar Chart [Heading] Calendar year total returns for Class R-6 shares (Class R shares are not subject to sales charges.)
Bar Chart [Table]

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this period were:

 

Highest 3.66% (quarter ended December 31, 2023)

 

Lowest -2.77% (quarter ended March 31, 2022)

 

The fund's total return for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was 2.18%.
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] The fund's total return for the six months ended
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 2.18%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Highest
Highest Quarterly Return 3.66%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Lowest
Lowest Quarterly Return (2.77%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate After-tax returns are calculated using the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during each year of the periods shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance [Table]
           
Average annual total returns For the periods ended December 31, 2024:
Share class Inception date 1 year 5 year Lifetime
R-6 − Before taxes 3/17/2017 2.68% 1.25% 1.49%
− After taxes on distributions   2.68 1.21 1.47
− After taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares 2.72 1.33 1.51
       
Indexes 1 year 5 year Lifetime
(from Class R-6 inception)
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for sales charges, account fees, expenses or U.S. federal income taxes) 1.05% 0.99% 2.34%
Bloomberg Municipal Short 1-5 Years Index (reflects no deductions for sales charges, account fees or U.S. federal income taxes) 2.07 1.10 1.48
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average annual total returns For the periods ended December 31, 2024:
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during each year of the periods shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and likely will differ from the results shown above.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] capitalgroup.com