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Form N-1A Cover
Oct. 30, 2026
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Document Type 485BPOS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name THE GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA
Entity Central Index Key 0000044201
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Oct. 30, 2026
Prospectus Date Nov. 01, 2026