| Form N-CSR Cover | 12 Months Ended |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSR |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | Vanguard Whitehall Funds |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001004655 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2024 |
| Shareholder Report | 12 Months Ended |
| Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($) Holding | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSR |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | Vanguard Whitehall Funds |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001004655 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2024 |
| C000231927 [Member] | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund |
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VAGVX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2023 |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| 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. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Admiral Shares $ 0.40 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 45 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.40% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended October 31, 2024, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Global economic growth appeared relatively stable at around 3% during the period, and U.S. recession fears faded. With inflation continuing to moderate across much of the world, major central banks including the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the U.S. Federal Reserve began lowering policy rates. Global stocks posted very strong returns. Five of the Fund’s 11 industry sectors detracted from relative performance, with financials having by far the biggest impact due to poor security selection and the Fund being underweight in the sector. Materials and health care boosted relative returns. By region, only emerging markets contributed positively to performance. North America, markedly the largest region by weight, was also the biggest detractor. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | How did the Fund perform since inception? Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. Cumulative Performance: November 9, 2021, Through October 31, 2024 Initial Investment of $ 10,000 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns 1 Year Since Inception Admiral Shares 23.36% 5.31 % MSCI ACWI Value Index 28.19% 5.39% |
| Performance Inception Date | Nov. 09, 2021 |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. |
| Net Assets | $ 1,280,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 109 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,217,000 |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 59% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ Number of Portfolio Holdings 109 Portfolio Turnover Rate 59 % Total Investment Advisory Fees $ |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Asia 17.8 % Europe 21.7 % North America 59.5 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.0 % |
| C000038295 [Member] | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund |
| Class Name | ETF Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VYM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2023 |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| 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. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment ETF Shares $ 0.06 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 7 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.06% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended October 31, 2024, the Fund performed in line with its benchmark, the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis during the period, quelling recession fears. The Federal Reserve embarked on a rate-cutting cycle toward the end of the period, and the year-over-year rate of consumer price inflation eased to around 2.5%. U.S. stocks posted very strong returns. Financials, the Fund's largest sector by weight, was by far the biggest contributor to performance. Technology and industrial stocks also made strong contributions. All industry sectors reported positive returns except for real estate, which represented an insignificant portion of the portfolio. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | How did the Fund perform over the past 10 years? Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. Cumulative Performance: October 31, 2014, Through October 31, 2024 Initial Investment of $ 10,000 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years ETF Shares Net Asset Value 31.15% 10.79% 9.90% ETF Shares Market Price 31.15% 10.78% 9.89% FTSE High Dividend Yield Index 31.23% 10.84% 9.95% Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Float Adjusted Index 37.99% 14.51% 12.36% |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. |
| Net Assets | $ 72,659,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 544 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,280,000 |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 13% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ Number of Portfolio Holdings 544 Portfolio Turnover Rate 13 % Total Investment Advisory Fees $ |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Basic Materials 2.0 % Consumer Discretionary 10.1 % Consumer Staples 10.7 % Energy 9.6 % Financials 21.7 % Health Care 11.7 % Industrials 12.6 % Real Estate 0.0 % Technology 9.8 % Telecommunications 4.3 % Utilities 7.2 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.3 % |
| C000012165 [Member] | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Vanguard International Explorer Fund |
| Class Name | Investor Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VINEX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Explorer Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2023 |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| 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. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Investor Shares $ 0.44 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 49 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.44% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended October 31, 2024, the Fund outperformed its expense-free benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index. Global economic growth appeared relatively stable at around 3% during the period, and U.S. recession fears faded. With inflation continuing to moderate across much of the world, major central banks including the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the U.S. Federal Reserve began lowering policy rates. Global stocks posted very strong returns. On a regional basis, stock selection in Europe, an overweight to North America, and an underweight to the Pacific region contributed the most to relative performance. Selection in and an underweight to the Middle East detracted the most. Eight of the Fund’s 11 sectors contributed positively to performance. Information technology, health care, and real estate added the most due to strong stock selection. Industrials detracted the most. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | How did the Fund perform over the past 10 years? Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. Cumulative Performance: October 31, 2014, Through October 31, 2024 Initial Investment of $ 10,000 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Investor Shares 23.22% 3.02% 4.00% Spliced International Explorer Index 22.96% 3.40% 5.05% MSCI All Country World Index ex USA 24.33% 5.78% 4.79% |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. |
| Net Assets | $ 1,356,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 422 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 3,881,000 |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 48% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ Number of Portfolio Holdings 422 Portfolio Turnover Rate 48 % Total Investment Advisory Fees $ |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Asia 43.0 % Europe 45.3 % North America 2.1 % Oceania 4.5 % Other 1.0 % South America 0.4 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 3.7 % |
| C000231926 [Member] | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund |
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VADGX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2023 |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| 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. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Admiral Shares $ 0.41 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 45 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.41% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended October 31, 2024, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis during the period, quelling recession fears. The Federal Reserve embarked on a rate-cutting cycle toward the end of the period, and the year-over-year rate of consumer price inflation eased to around 2.5%. U.S. stocks posted very strong returns. Seven of the Fund’s 11 industry sectors detracted from its performance, particularly industrials and consumer discretionary. Detracting sectors lagged mainly due to negative security selection; an underweight allocation to information technology also hurt. On the other side of the ledger, positive selection in health care boosted results, as did a lack of exposure to energy, communication services, and utilities. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | How did the Fund perform since inception? Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. Cumulative Performance: November 9, 2021, Through October 31, 2024 Initial Investment of $ 10,000 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns 1 Year Since Inception Admiral Shares 20.91% 6.95 % S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index 29.55% 7.36% Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Float Adjusted Index 37.99% 6.81% |
| Performance Inception Date | Nov. 09, 2021 |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. |
| Net Assets | $ 822,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 28 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,517,000 |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 32% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ Number of Portfolio Holdings 28 Portfolio Turnover Rate 32 % Total Investment Advisory Fees $ |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Consumer Discretionary 13.9 % Consumer Staples 10.9 % Financials 21.3 % Health Care 12.8 % Industrials 13.0 % Information Technology 20.3 % Materials 4.5 % Real Estate 1.9 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.4 % |
| C000209802 [Member] | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund |
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VHYAX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2023 |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| 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. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Admiral Shares $ 0.08 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 9 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.08% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended October 31, 2024, the Fund performed in line with its benchmark, the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis during the period, quelling recession fears. The Federal Reserve embarked on a rate-cutting cycle toward the end of the period, and the year-over-year rate of consumer price inflation eased to around 2.5%. U.S. stocks posted very strong returns. Financials, the Fund's largest sector by weight, was by far the biggest contributor to performance. Technology and industrial stocks also made strong contributions. All industry sectors reported positive returns except for real estate, which represented an insignificant portion of the portfolio. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | How did the Fund perform since inception? Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. Cumulative Performance: February 7, 2019, Through October 31, 2024 Initial Investment of $ 10,000 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception Admiral Shares 31.11% 10.77% 11.28 % FTSE High Dividend Yield Index 31.23% 10.84% 11.36% Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Float Adjusted Index 37.99% 14.51% 14.91% |
| Performance Inception Date | Feb. 07, 2019 |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. |
| Net Assets | $ 72,659,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 544 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,280,000 |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 13% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ Number of Portfolio Holdings 544 Portfolio Turnover Rate 13 % Total Investment Advisory Fees $ |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Basic Materials 2.0 % Consumer Discretionary 10.1 % Consumer Staples 10.7 % Energy 9.6 % Financials 21.7 % Health Care 11.7 % Industrials 12.6 % Real Estate 0.0 % Technology 9.8 % Telecommunications 4.3 % Utilities 7.2 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.3 % |
| C000231925 [Member] | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund |
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VAIGX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2023 |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| 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. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Admiral Shares $ 0.40 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 50 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.40% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended October 31, 2024, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth Index. Global economic growth appeared relatively stable at around 3% during the period, and U.S. recession fears faded. With inflation continuing to moderate across much of the world, major central banks including the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the U.S. Federal Reserve began lowering policy rates. Global stocks posted very strong returns. The Fund’s solid outperformance was concentrated among three industry sectors. Strong selection in consumer discretionary led the way, with overweight allocations to information technology and communication services also boosting results. Health care and industrials performed poorly. By region, favorable stock selection in the U.S., notably NVIDIA (+225%) and Spotify (+133%), drove most of the Fund’s performance. Europe and emerging markets also contributed, led by the Netherlands and China, respectively. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | How did the Fund perform since inception? Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. Cumulative Performance: November 9, 2021, Through October 31, 2024 Initial Investment of $ 10,000 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns 1 Year Since Inception Admiral Shares 48.33% -7.37 % MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth Index 25.18% -2.55% MSCI All Country World Index ex USA 24.33% 1.18% |
| Performance Inception Date | Nov. 09, 2021 |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares. |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Updated performance information is available on our website at vanguard.com/performance or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447. |
| Net Assets | $ 987,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 31 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,582,000 |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 25% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ Number of Portfolio Holdings 31 Portfolio Turnover Rate 25 % Total Investment Advisory Fees $ |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Asia 24.1 % Europe 45.9 % North America 26.3 % South America 1.9 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.8 % |
| Shareholder Report, Line Graph (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | 36 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 69 Months Ended | 120 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2022 | Nov. 09, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020 | Oct. 31, 2019 | Jan. 31, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018 | Oct. 31, 2017 | Oct. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014 | |
| C000231927 [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Admiral Shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 11,662.80873 | $ 11,662.80873 | $ 11,662.80873 | $ 11,662.80873 | $ 11,662.80873 | $ 9,454.312546 | $ 8,599.28008 | $ 10,000 | |||||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 23.36% | 5.31% | |||||||||||||||
| C000038295 [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | ETF Shares Net Asset Value | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 25,691 | $ 25,691 | $ 25,691 | 25,691 | $ 25,691 | 19,589 | 20,100 | $ 19,865 | $ 14,134 | $ 15,392 | $ 13,828 | $ 13,290 | $ 11,125 | $ 10,284 | $ 10,000 | ||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 31.15% | 10.79% | 9.90% | ||||||||||||||
| C000038295 [Member] | Without Sales Load [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
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| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | ETF Shares Market Price | ||||||||||||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 31.15% | 10.78% | 9.89% | ||||||||||||||
| C000012165 [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Investor Shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 14,803 | 14,803 | $ 14,803 | 14,803 | $ 14,803 | 12,013 | 11,185 | 17,431 | 12,837 | 12,758 | 12,168 | 13,998 | 10,559 | 10,565 | 10,000 | ||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 23.22% | 3.02% | 4% | ||||||||||||||
| C000231926 [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Admiral Shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 12,212 | $ 12,212 | $ 12,212 | 12,212 | $ 12,212 | 10,100 | 9,644 | 10,000 | |||||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 20.91% | 6.95% | |||||||||||||||
| C000209802 [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Admiral Shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 18,450 | $ 18,450 | $ 18,450 | $ 18,450 | 18,450 | 14,072 | 14,442 | 14,272 | 10,158 | 11,064 | $ 10,000 | ||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 31.11% | 10.77% | 11.28% | ||||||||||||||
| C000231925 [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Admiral Shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 7,962 | $ 7,962 | $ 7,962 | $ 7,962 | 7,962 | 5,368 | 5,060 | 10,000 | |||||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 48.33% | (7.37%) | |||||||||||||||
| Dow Jones U S Total Stock Market Float Adjusted Index [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
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| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Float Adjusted Index | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 12,166 | $ 12,166 | $ 12,166 | $ 12,166 | $ 12,166 | 8,816 | 8,133 | 10,000 | 25,823 | 17,923 | 16,296 | 10,000 | 14,371 | 13,486 | 10,880 | 10,440 | 10,000 |
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 37.99% | 6.81% | 14.51% | 14.91% | 12.36% | ||||||||||||
| MSCI All Country World Index ex USA [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | MSCI All Country World Index ex USA | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 10,355 | $ 10,355 | $ 10,355 | $ 10,355 | $ 10,355 | 8,328 | 7,431 | 10,000 | 15,228 | 11,745 | 12,059 | 10,838 | 11,812 | 9,553 | 9,532 | 10,000 | |
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 24.33% | 1.18% | 5.78% | 4.79% | |||||||||||||
| FTSE High Dividend Yield Index [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | FTSE High Dividend Yield Index | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 25,828 | $ 25,828 | $ 25,828 | $ 25,828 | $ 25,828 | 19,682 | 20,188 | 19,932 | 14,176 | 15,436 | $ 10,000 | 13,865 | 13,317 | 11,141 | 10,291 | 10,000 | |
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 31.23% | 10.84% | 11.36% | 9.95% | |||||||||||||
| S And P U S Dividend Growers Index [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 12,352 | $ 12,352 | $ 12,352 | $ 12,352 | $ 12,352 | 9,535 | 9,060 | 10,000 | |||||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 29.55% | 7.36% | |||||||||||||||
| Spliced International Explorer Index [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Spliced International Explorer Index | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 16,360 | $ 16,360 | $ 16,360 | 16,360 | $ 16,360 | 13,304 | 12,495 | $ 18,483 | $ 13,714 | $ 13,841 | $ 12,852 | $ 14,009 | $ 11,012 | $ 10,809 | $ 10,000 | ||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 22.96% | 3.40% | 5.05% | ||||||||||||||
| MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth Index [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth Index | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 9,261 | $ 9,261 | $ 9,261 | 9,261 | $ 9,261 | 7,398 | 6,776 | 10,000 | |||||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 25.18% | (2.55%) | |||||||||||||||
| MSCI ACWI Value Index [Member] | |||||||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | MSCI ACWI Value Index | ||||||||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 11,690.09571 | $ 11,690.09571 | $ 11,690.09571 | $ 11,690.09571 | $ 11,690.09571 | $ 9,119.545678 | $ 8,761.474757 | $ 10,000 | |||||||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 28.19% | 5.39% |
| Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details) | Oct. 31, 2024 |
| C000231927 [Member] | Asia [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 17.80% |
| C000231927 [Member] | Europe [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 21.70% |
| C000231927 [Member] | North America [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 59.50% |
| C000231927 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Technology Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.80% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Financial Services Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 21.70% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Basic Materials [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Real Estate Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Energy Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.60% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Consumer Discretionary Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.10% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Healthcare Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.70% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Consumer Staples Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.70% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Utilities Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.20% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Industrial Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.60% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Telecommunications [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.30% |
| C000038295 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.30% |
| C000012165 [Member] | Other [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1% |
| C000012165 [Member] | Oceania [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.50% |
| C000012165 [Member] | Asia [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 43% |
| C000012165 [Member] | Europe [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 45.30% |
| C000012165 [Member] | South America [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% |
| C000012165 [Member] | North America [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.10% |
| C000012165 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.70% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Financial Services Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 21.30% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Real Estate Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.90% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Consumer Discretionary Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13.90% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Healthcare Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.80% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Consumer Staples Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.90% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Materials Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.50% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Industrial Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Information Technology Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 20.30% |
| C000231926 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Technology Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.80% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Financial Services Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 21.70% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Basic Materials [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Real Estate Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Energy Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.60% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Consumer Discretionary Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.10% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Healthcare Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.70% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Consumer Staples Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.70% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Utilities Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.20% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Industrial Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.60% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Telecommunications [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.30% |
| C000209802 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.30% |
| C000231925 [Member] | Asia [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 24.10% |
| C000231925 [Member] | Europe [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 45.90% |
| C000231925 [Member] | South America [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.90% |
| C000231925 [Member] | North America [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 26.30% |
| C000231925 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.80% |
