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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name BNY Mellon Advantage Funds, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000914775
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
C000088313 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol DRRAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A* $59 1.15%**
*
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
**
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59 [1]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.15% [1],[2]
Net Assets $ 855,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 201
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 42.12%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 4/30/26 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$855 201 42.12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 4/30/26 )
Country Allocation (Based on Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
Allocation of Holdings (Based on Total Net Exposure)
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
C000088314 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol DRRCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C* $98 1.90%**
*
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
**
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 98 [3]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.90% [3],[4]
Net Assets $ 855,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 201
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 42.12%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 4/30/26 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$855 201 42.12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 4/30/26 )
Country Allocation (Based on Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
Allocation of Holdings (Based on Total Net Exposure)
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
C000088315 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol DRRIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I* $46 0.90%**
*
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
**
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46 [5]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90% [5],[6]
Net Assets $ 855,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 201
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 42.12%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 4/30/26 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$855 201 42.12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 4/30/26 )
Country Allocation (Based on Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
Allocation of Holdings (Based on Total Net Exposure)
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
C000130431 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund
Class Name Class Y
Trading Symbol DRRYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class Y* $44 0.85%**
*
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
**
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44 [7]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85% [7],[8]
Net Assets $ 855,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 201
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 42.12%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 4/30/26 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$855 201 42.12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 4/30/26 )
Country Allocation (Based on Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
Allocation of Holdings (Based on Total Net Exposure)
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
[1] During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
[2] Annualized.
[3] During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
[4] Annualized.
[5]
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
[6]
Annualized.
[7]
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
[8]
Annualized.