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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Document Type | N-CSR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amendment Flag | false | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registrant Name | Putnam Investment Funds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000932101 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Putnam Sustainable Future Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | PMVAX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Putnam Sustainable Future Fund for the period May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1581. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 105 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.99% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Class A shares of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund returned 12.66%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell Midcap Growth Index and the Putnam Sustainable Future Linked Benchmark†, which both returned 12.86% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended April 30, 2026
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | May 01, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) 225-1581 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds. Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
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| Net Assets | $ 327,366,016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | $ / shares | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,904,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 59.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026) Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments) ![]() |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED? Effective September 1, 2025, the Fund’s investment goal was revised to read: “The Fund seeks capital appreciation.” Effective January 1, 2026, the portfolio managers for the Fund are Stephanie Dobson and Rob Forker. Putnam Investment Management, LLC, the investment manager of the Fund, has recommended, and the Fund’s Board of Trustees has approved, the merger of the Fund with and into Putnam U.S. Research Fund. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 or
funddocuments@putnam.com. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 orfunddocuments@putnam.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Email Address | funddocuments@putnam.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Putnam Sustainable Future Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | PMPCX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Putnam Sustainable Future Fund for the period May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1581. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 184 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.74% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Class C shares of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund returned 11.83%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell Midcap Growth Index and the Putnam Sustainable Future Linked Benchmark†, which both returned 12.86% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended April 30, 2026
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | May 01, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) 225-1581 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds. Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
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| Net Assets | $ 327,366,016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | $ / shares | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,904,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 59.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026) Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments) ![]() |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED? Effective September 1, 2025, the Fund’s investment goal was revised to read: “The Fund seeks capital appreciation.” Effective January 1, 2026, the portfolio managers for the Fund are Stephanie Dobson and Rob Forker. Putnam Investment Management, LLC, the investment manager of the Fund, has recommended, and the Fund’s Board of Trustees has approved, the merger of the Fund with and into Putnam U.S. Research Fund. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 or
funddocuments@putnam.com. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 orfunddocuments@putnam.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Email Address | funddocuments@putnam.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Putnam Sustainable Future Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class R | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | PMVRX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Putnam Sustainable Future Fund for the period May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1581. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 132 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.24% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Class R shares of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund returned 12.35%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell Midcap Growth Index and the Putnam Sustainable Future Linked Benchmark†, which both returned 12.86% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended April 30, 2026
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | May 01, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) 225-1581 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds. Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
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| Net Assets | $ 327,366,016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | $ / shares | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,904,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 59.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026) Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments) ![]() |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED? Effective September 1, 2025, the Fund’s investment goal was revised to read: “The Fund seeks capital appreciation.” Effective January 1, 2026, the portfolio managers for the Fund are Stephanie Dobson and Rob Forker. Putnam Investment Management, LLC, the investment manager of the Fund, has recommended, and the Fund’s Board of Trustees has approved, the merger of the Fund with and into Putnam U.S. Research Fund. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 or
funddocuments@putnam.com. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 orfunddocuments@putnam.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Email Address | funddocuments@putnam.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class R6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Putnam Sustainable Future Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class R6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | PNOTX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Putnam Sustainable Future Fund for the period May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1581. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.64% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Class R6 shares of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund returned 13.02%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell Midcap Growth Index and the Putnam Sustainable Future Linked Benchmark†, which both returned 12.86% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ![]() |
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended April 30, 2026
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | May 01, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) 225-1581 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds. Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
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| Net Assets | $ 327,366,016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | $ / shares | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,904,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 59.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026) Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments) ![]() |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED? Effective September 1, 2025, the Fund’s investment goal was revised to read: “The Fund seeks capital appreciation.” Effective January 1, 2026, the portfolio managers for the Fund are Stephanie Dobson and Rob Forker. Putnam Investment Management, LLC, the investment manager of the Fund, has recommended, and the Fund’s Board of Trustees has approved, the merger of the Fund with and into Putnam U.S. Research Fund. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 or
funddocuments@putnam.com. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 orfunddocuments@putnam.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Email Address | funddocuments@putnam.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Putnam Sustainable Future Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Class Y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | PMVYX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Putnam Sustainable Future Fund for the period May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1581. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 79 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.74% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Class Y shares of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund returned 12.87%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell Midcap Growth Index and the Putnam Sustainable Future Linked Benchmark†, which both returned 12.86% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended April 30, 2026
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| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | May 01, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) 225-1581 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds. Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
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| Net Assets | $ 327,366,016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | $ / shares | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,904,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 59.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026) Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments) ![]() |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED? Effective September 1, 2025, the Fund’s investment goal was revised to read: “The Fund seeks capital appreciation.” Effective January 1, 2026, the portfolio managers for the Fund are Stephanie Dobson and Rob Forker. Putnam Investment Management, LLC, the investment manager of the Fund, has recommended, and the Fund’s Board of Trustees has approved, the merger of the Fund with and into Putnam U.S. Research Fund. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 or
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since May 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s current prospectus and any applicable supplements and the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by September 1, 2026, at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents or upon request at (800) 225-1581 orfunddocuments@putnam.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | (800) 225-1581 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Email Address | funddocuments@putnam.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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