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N-4
Jul. 10, 2026
Prospectus:  
Document Type N-4
Entity Registrant Name NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT 4
Entity Central Index Key 0000843075
Entity Investment Company Type N-4
Document Period End Date Jul. 10, 2026
Amendment Flag false
JP Morgan Multi-Asset Choice New York  
Item 17. Investment Options [Line Items]  
Investment Options (N-4) [Text Block] The following underlying mutual fund is offered as an investment option under the contract or policy. Effective July 29, 2026, the name of the investment option is updated as indicated below:
CURRENT NAME
UPDATED NAME
Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Mid-Cap Index Portfolio
Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index
Portfolio
JP Morgan Multi-Asset Choice New York | Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio  
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio
JP Morgan Multi-Asset Choice  
Item 17. Investment Options [Line Items]  
Investment Options (N-4) [Text Block] The following underlying mutual fund is offered as an investment option under the contract or policy. Effective July 29, 2026, the name of the investment option is updated as indicated below:
CURRENT NAME
UPDATED NAME
Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Mid-Cap Index Portfolio
Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index
Portfolio
JP Morgan Multi-Asset Choice | Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio  
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio