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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Document Type | N-CSRS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amendment Flag | false | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registrant Name | Vanguard International Equity Index Funds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000857489 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | European Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VEURX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [1] | 0.23% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 37,800,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 1,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| 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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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | European Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | FTSE Europe ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VGK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [2] | 0.06% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 37,800,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 1,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| 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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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | European Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VEUSX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [3] | 0.08% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 37,800,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 1,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| 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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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | European Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VESIX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [4] | 0.06% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 37,800,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 1,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| 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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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | European Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Institutional Plus Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VEUPX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [5] | 0.05% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 37,800,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 1,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| 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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| Fund Name | Pacific Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VPACX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [6] | 0.23% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 13,068,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 2,355 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| 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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| Fund Name | Pacific Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | FTSE Pacific ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VPL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [7] | 0.07% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 13,068,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 2,355 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| 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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| Fund Name | Pacific Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VPADX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [8] | 0.09% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 13,068,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 2,355 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Fund Name | Pacific Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VPKIX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [9] | 0.07% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 13,068,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 2,355 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Class Name | ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 90,680,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 3,917 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VFWAX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [11] | 0.08% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 90,680,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 3,917 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VFWSX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [12] | 0.05% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 90,680,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 3,917 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Institutional Plus Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VFWPX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 90,680,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 3,917 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Class Name | ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 90,207,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | Total World Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VTWAX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [15] | 0.09% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 90,207,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 10,091 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | Total World Stock Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VTWIX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [16] | 0.07% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 90,207,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 10,091 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VSS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [17] | 0.07% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 13,878,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 4,856 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 12.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Fund Name | FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VFSAX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 13,878,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 4,856 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 12.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VFSNX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [19] | 0.09% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 13,878,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 4,856 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 12.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Fund Name | Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VNQI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [20] | 0.12% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 3,899,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 753 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 2.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VGRLX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expense Ratio, Percent | [21] | 0.12% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 3,899,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 753 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 2.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VGRNX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 3,899,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 753 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 2.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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