| Shareholder Report | 12 Months Ended |
| Nov. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holding |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSR |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | Vanguard Wellington Fund |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000105563 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 30, 2024 |
| C000198465 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF |
| Class Name | ETF Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VFMV |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (the "Fund") for the period of December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. |
| 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 $15 0.13% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 15 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.13% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended November 30, 2024, the Fund underperformed its expense-free benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis for the period, quelling recession fears. Consumer price inflation trended lower, falling below 3% in July, and the Federal Reserve began to ease monetary policy with cuts to short-term interest rates in September and November. Against this positive macroeconomic backdrop, U.S. stocks posted very strong gains. The Fund lagged its benchmark in seven of 11 industry sectors. Subpar stock selection in information technology, financials, and industrials hurt most. Strong selection in energy and health care, as well as an underweight to materials, which lagged the overall market, helped performance. The Fund seeks to build a portfolio of stocks with lower volatility than the broad U.S. equity market. The Fund’s average volatility for the 12 months was nearly 20% less than that of its benchmark. The absolute returns of the Fund and the market during the fiscal year were remarkable. The Fund’s benchmark returned far less during the past decade, which was a good one for stocks. As such, long-term shareholders should expect periods of lower performance. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ETF Shares Net Asset Value Russell 3000 Index 2/13/18 $10,000 $10,000 2/28/18 $10,111 $10,194 5/31/18 $10,699 $10,310 8/31/18 $11,464 $11,098 11/30/18 $11,007 $10,504 2/28/19 $11,238 $10,708 5/31/19 $11,354 $10,567 8/31/19 $12,212 $11,244 11/30/19 $12,613 $12,132 2/29/20 $11,817 $11,447 5/31/20 $11,282 $11,779 8/31/20 $12,027 $13,655 11/30/20 $12,362 $14,440 2/28/21 $12,865 $15,492 5/31/21 $13,871 $16,951 8/31/21 $14,785 $18,166 11/30/21 $14,491 $18,243 2/28/22 $14,458 $17,396 5/31/22 $14,670 $16,327 8/31/22 $14,223 $15,754 11/30/22 $15,138 $16,272 2/28/23 $14,582 $15,992 5/31/23 $14,419 $16,659 8/31/23 $14,986 $18,078 11/30/23 $15,308 $18,324 2/29/24 $16,537 $20,566 5/31/24 $17,117 $21,254 8/31/24 $18,594 $22,805 11/30/24 $19,570 $24,643 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception 2/13/18 ETF Shares Net Asset Value 27.84% 9.18% 10.39% ETF Shares Market Price 27.84% 9.18% 10.39% Russell 3000 Index 34.49% 15.23% 14.19% |
| AssetsNet | $ 153,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 165 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 25,000 |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 39% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of November 30, 2024 Fund Net Assets (in millions) $153 Number of Portfolio Holdings 165 Portfolio Turnover Rate 39% Total Investment Advisory Fees (in thousands) $25 |
| 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 (as of November 30, 2024 Basic Materials 1.5% Consumer Discretionary 11.8% Consumer Staples 11.4% Energy 4.6% Financials 10.6% Health Care 11.8% Industrials 6.9% Real Estate 1.4% Technology 22.6% Telecommunications 8.1% Utilities 8.8% Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.5% |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| C000198466 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | U.S. Momentum Factor ETF |
| Class Name | ETF Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VFMO |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (the "Fund") for the period of December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. |
| 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 $16 0.13% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 16 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.13% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended November 30, 2024, the Fund outperformed its expense-free benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis for the period, quelling recession fears. Consumer price inflation trended lower, falling below 3% in July, and the Federal Reserve began to ease monetary policy with cuts to short-term interest rates in September and November. Against this positive macroeconomic backdrop, U.S. stocks posted very strong gains. The Fund outpaced its benchmark in eight of 11 industry sectors. Stock selection in industrials, information technology, and health care contributed most. An overweight to energy, which lagged the overall market, detracted most. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks with relatively strong recent performance. The returns of the Fund and the market during the fiscal year were remarkable. The Fund’s benchmark returned far less during the past decade, which was a good one for stocks. As such, long-term shareholders should expect periods of lower performance. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ETF Shares Net Asset Value Russell 3000 Index 2/13/18 $10,000 $10,000 2/28/18 $10,252 $10,194 5/31/18 $10,835 $10,310 8/31/18 $11,720 $11,098 11/30/18 $10,267 $10,504 2/28/19 $10,616 $10,708 5/31/19 $10,490 $10,567 8/31/19 $11,222 $11,244 11/30/19 $11,525 $12,132 2/29/20 $10,936 $11,447 5/31/20 $11,277 $11,779 8/31/20 $13,121 $13,655 11/30/20 $14,511 $14,440 2/28/21 $17,083 $15,492 5/31/21 $17,661 $16,951 8/31/21 $18,259 $18,166 11/30/21 $18,140 $18,243 2/28/22 $16,918 $17,396 5/31/22 $16,377 $16,327 8/31/22 $15,959 $15,754 11/30/22 $17,002 $16,272 2/28/23 $16,245 $15,992 5/31/23 $15,761 $16,659 8/31/23 $17,032 $18,078 11/30/23 $16,991 $18,324 2/29/24 $20,758 $20,566 5/31/24 $21,238 $21,254 8/31/24 $22,496 $22,805 11/30/24 $25,356 $24,643 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception 2/13/18 ETF Shares Net Asset Value 49.23% 17.08% 14.68% ETF Shares Market Price 49.14% 17.08% 14.67% Russell 3000 Index 34.49% 15.23% 14.19% |
| AssetsNet | $ 919,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 707 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 151,000 |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 77% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of November 30, 2024 Fund Net Assets (in millions) $919 Number of Portfolio Holdings 707 Portfolio Turnover Rate 77% Total Investment Advisory Fees (in thousands) $151 |
| 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 (as of November 30, 2024 Basic Materials 3.0% Consumer Discretionary 12.5% Consumer Staples 4.0% Energy 3.5% Financials 21.2% Health Care 17.4% Industrials 21.0% Real Estate 1.0% Technology 11.9% Telecommunications 3.7% Utilities 0.5% Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.3% |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| C000198467 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | U.S. Multifactor Fund |
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VFMFX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund (the "Fund") for the period of December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. |
| 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. The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| 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 $21 0.18% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 21 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.18% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended November 30, 2024, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year-basis for the period, quelling recession fears. Consumer price inflation trended lower, falling below 3% in July, and the Federal Reserve began to ease monetary policy with cuts to short-term interest rates in September and November. Against this positive macroeconomic backdrop, U.S. stocks posted very strong gains. Six of the Fund’s 11 industry sectors positively impacted relative performance. Financials contributed the most, owing to both strong selection and an overweight allocation. Selection in industrials, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples also boosted results. Energy detracted most from relative performance, due to both selection and an overweight allocation. Information technology also lagged, owing to both selection and an underweight allocation. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Admiral Shares Russell 3000 Index 2/15/18 $50,000 $50,000 2/28/18 $49,460 $49,649 5/31/18 $51,640 $50,216 8/31/18 $54,358 $54,056 11/30/18 $49,446 $51,163 2/28/19 $49,899 $52,156 5/31/19 $46,619 $51,469 8/31/19 $48,352 $54,764 11/30/19 $52,681 $59,088 2/29/20 $46,697 $55,756 5/31/20 $44,362 $57,370 8/31/20 $49,278 $66,506 11/30/20 $53,192 $70,329 2/28/21 $61,252 $75,453 5/31/21 $68,804 $82,562 8/31/21 $69,526 $88,481 11/30/21 $69,892 $88,853 2/28/22 $70,336 $84,729 5/31/22 $69,582 $79,520 8/31/22 $66,529 $76,729 11/30/22 $72,989 $79,255 2/28/23 $71,358 $77,889 5/31/23 $66,606 $81,138 8/31/23 $75,556 $88,052 11/30/23 $75,315 $89,248 2/29/24 $85,873 $100,167 5/31/24 $89,851 $103,518 8/31/24 $94,482 $111,073 11/30/24 $102,229 $120,025 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception 2/15/18 Admiral Shares 35.74% 14.18% 11.11% Russell 3000 Index 34.49% 15.23% 13.77% |
| AssetsNet | $ 169,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 572 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 25,000 |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 56% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of November 30, 2024 Fund Net Assets (in millions) $169 Number of Portfolio Holdings 572 Portfolio Turnover Rate 56% Total Investment Advisory Fees (in thousands) $25 |
| 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 (as of November 30, 2024 Basic Materials 2.6% Consumer Discretionary 17.1% Consumer Staples 8.0% Energy 5.9% Financials 26.6% Health Care 10.0% Industrials 17.1% Real Estate 0.4% Technology 8.5% Telecommunications 3.0% Utilities 0.0% Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.8% |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed? The Fund added as a principal risk "management of certain similar funds." This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since November 30, 2023. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 31, 2025 at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
| Material Fund Change Risks Change [Text Block] | The Fund added as a principal risk "management of certain similar funds." |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since November 30, 2023. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 31, 2025 at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| C000198469 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | U.S. Quality Factor ETF |
| Class Name | ETF Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VFQY |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (the "Fund") for the period of December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. |
| 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 $15 0.13% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 15 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.13% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended November 30, 2024, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis for the period, quelling recession fears. Consumer price inflation trended lower, falling below 3% in July, and the Federal Reserve began to ease monetary policy with cuts to short-term interest rates in September and November. Against this positive macroeconomic backdrop, U.S. stocks posted very strong gains. The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks with strong operation, earning, and balance sheet quality, as determined by the advisor. Only five of the 11 industry sectors contributed to relative performance. The greatest detractors included stock selection in the information technology, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples sectors. An overweight allocation to consumer staples and an underweight to communication services also detracted. The greatest contributor was selection among financial stocks. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ETF Shares Net Asset Value Russell 3000 Index 2/13/18 $10,000 $10,000 2/28/18 $10,227 $10,194 5/31/18 $10,717 $10,310 8/31/18 $11,647 $11,098 11/30/18 $10,552 $10,504 2/28/19 $10,850 $10,708 5/31/19 $10,080 $10,567 8/31/19 $10,598 $11,244 11/30/19 $11,475 $12,132 2/29/20 $10,445 $11,447 5/31/20 $10,574 $11,779 8/31/20 $11,899 $13,655 11/30/20 $13,115 $14,440 2/28/21 $14,921 $15,492 5/31/21 $16,358 $16,951 8/31/21 $17,134 $18,166 11/30/21 $17,105 $18,243 2/28/22 $16,209 $17,396 5/31/22 $15,166 $16,327 8/31/22 $14,731 $15,754 11/30/22 $15,883 $16,272 2/28/23 $15,675 $15,992 5/31/23 $15,064 $16,659 8/31/23 $16,807 $18,078 11/30/23 $16,970 $18,324 2/29/24 $19,226 $20,566 5/31/24 $19,453 $21,254 8/31/24 $20,671 $22,805 11/30/24 $21,781 $24,643 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception 2/13/18 ETF Shares Net Asset Value 28.35% 13.67% 12.14% ETF Shares Market Price 28.35% 13.68% 12.15% Russell 3000 Index 34.49% 15.23% 14.19% |
| AssetsNet | $ 438,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 385 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 94,000 |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 44% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of November 30, 2024 Fund Net Assets (in millions) $438 Number of Portfolio Holdings 385 Portfolio Turnover Rate 44% Total Investment Advisory Fees (in thousands) $94 |
| 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 (as of November 30, 2024 Basic Materials 3.2% Consumer Discretionary 22.2% Consumer Staples 8.2% Energy 3.3% Financials 13.1% Health Care 9.9% Industrials 22.1% Technology 17.1% Telecommunications 0.6% Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.3% |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| C000198470 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | U.S. Value Factor ETF |
| Class Name | ETF Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VFVA |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (the "Fund") for the period of December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. |
| 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 $15 0.13% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 15 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.13% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended November 30, 2024, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis for the period, quelling recession fears. Consumer price inflation trended lower, falling below 3% in July, and the Federal Reserve began to ease monetary policy with cuts to short-term interest rates in September and November. Against this positive macroeconomic backdrop, U.S. stocks posted very strong gains. In recent years, value stocks have underperformed their growth counterparts. This period was no exception. Seven of 11 industry sectors detracted from relative results. Energy—particularly stock selection and, to a lesser extent, an overweight position in the sector—was the portfolio’s greatest detractor. A combination of stock selection and an underweight position in information technology was another large detractor. Materials and communication services also lagged. By far, the greatest overall contributor was financials, due to a combination of stock selection and allocation decisions. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ETF Shares Net Asset Value Russell 3000 Index 2/13/18 $10,000 $10,000 2/28/18 $10,109 $10,194 5/31/18 $10,412 $10,310 8/31/18 $10,897 $11,098 11/30/18 $9,992 $10,504 2/28/19 $10,097 $10,708 5/31/19 $9,165 $10,567 8/31/19 $9,268 $11,244 11/30/19 $10,375 $12,132 2/29/20 $8,948 $11,447 5/31/20 $8,109 $11,779 8/31/20 $9,009 $13,655 11/30/20 $10,448 $14,440 2/28/21 $12,445 $15,492 5/31/21 $14,545 $16,951 8/31/21 $14,432 $18,166 11/30/21 $14,367 $18,243 2/28/22 $15,235 $17,396 5/31/22 $15,191 $16,327 8/31/22 $14,266 $15,754 11/30/22 $15,464 $16,272 2/28/23 $15,534 $15,992 5/31/23 $13,679 $16,659 8/31/23 $15,554 $18,078 11/30/23 $15,614 $18,324 2/29/24 $17,110 $20,566 5/31/24 $17,781 $21,254 8/31/24 $18,619 $22,805 11/30/24 $19,967 $24,643 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception 2/13/18 ETF Shares Net Asset Value 27.88% 13.99% 10.71% ETF Shares Market Price 27.93% 13.98% 10.72% Russell 3000 Index 34.49% 15.23% 14.19% |
| AssetsNet | $ 841,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 644 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 198,000 |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 39% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of November 30, 2024 Fund Net Assets (in millions) $841 Number of Portfolio Holdings 644 Portfolio Turnover Rate 39% Total Investment Advisory Fees (in thousands) $198 |
| 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 (as of November 30, 2024 Basic Materials 5.3% Consumer Discretionary 15.0% Consumer Staples 6.4% Energy 13.6% Financials 26.3% Health Care 8.1% Industrials 15.1% Real Estate 0.6% Technology 5.8% Telecommunications 3.4% Utilities 0.1% Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.3% |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| C000198481 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | U.S. Multifactor ETF |
| Class Name | ETF Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VFMF |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF (the "Fund") for the period of December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. |
| 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. The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| 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 $21 0.18% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 21 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.18% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended November 30, 2024, the Fund performed in line with its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year-basis for the period, quelling recession fears. Consumer price inflation trended lower, falling below 3% in July, and the Federal Reserve began to ease monetary policy with cuts to short-term interest rates in September and November. Against this positive macroeconomic backdrop, U.S. stocks posted very strong gains. Six of the Fund’s 11 industry sectors positively impacted relative performance. Selection in industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary especially contributed, as did an overweight allocation to financials. Information technology detracted the most from relative performance, due to both selection and an underweight allocation. Energy lagged as well, owing to both selection and an overweight allocation. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ETF Shares Net Asset Value Russell 3000 Index 2/13/18 $10,000 $10,000 2/28/18 $10,183 $10,194 5/31/18 $10,585 $10,310 8/31/18 $11,223 $11,098 11/30/18 $10,203 $10,504 2/28/19 $10,306 $10,708 5/31/19 $9,635 $10,567 8/31/19 $10,029 $11,244 11/30/19 $10,862 $12,132 2/29/20 $9,652 $11,447 5/31/20 $9,217 $11,779 8/31/20 $10,242 $13,655 11/30/20 $11,117 $14,440 2/28/21 $12,773 $15,492 5/31/21 $14,338 $16,951 8/31/21 $14,486 $18,166 11/30/21 $14,612 $18,243 2/28/22 $14,596 $17,396 5/31/22 $14,350 $16,327 8/31/22 $13,739 $15,754 11/30/22 $15,158 $16,272 2/28/23 $14,937 $15,992 5/31/23 $13,905 $16,659 8/31/23 $15,706 $18,078 11/30/23 $15,676 $18,324 2/29/24 $17,898 $20,566 5/31/24 $18,565 $21,254 8/31/24 $19,477 $22,805 11/30/24 $21,094 $24,643 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception 2/13/18 ETF Shares Net Asset Value 34.57% 14.20% 11.61% ETF Shares Market Price 34.57% 14.20% 11.62% Russell 3000 Index 34.49% 15.23% 14.19% |
| AssetsNet | $ 333,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 512 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 74,000 |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 50% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of November 30, 2024 Fund Net Assets (in millions) $333 Number of Portfolio Holdings 512 Portfolio Turnover Rate 50% Total Investment Advisory Fees (in thousands) $74 |
| 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 (as of November 30, 2024 Basic Materials 2.9% Consumer Discretionary 17.1% Consumer Staples 7.0% Energy 5.1% Financials 26.9% Health Care 10.8% Industrials 17.6% Real Estate 0.4% Technology 8.6% Telecommunications 3.3% Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.3% |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed? The Fund added as a principal risk "management of certain similar funds." This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since November 30, 2023. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 31, 2025 at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
| Material Fund Change Risks Change [Text Block] | The Fund added as a principal risk "management of certain similar funds." |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since November 30, 2023. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 31, 2025 at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
| C000241270 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF |
| Class Name | ETF Shares |
| Trading Symbol | VTES |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (the "Fund") for the period of December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. |
| 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. The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| 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 $7 0.07% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 7 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.07% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? For the 12 months ended November 30, 2024, the Fund performed in line with its benchmark, the S&P 0–7 Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index. U.S. economic growth hovered around 3% on a year-over-year basis for the period, quelling recession fears. Consumer price inflation trended lower, falling below 3% in July, and the Federal Reserve began to cut short-term interest rates in September. The pivot in monetary policy contributed to strong gains for U.S. investment-grade bonds. The muni bond market performed well for the period, but it lagged the taxable U.S. bond market. Revenue bonds in the broad muni market returned more than their general obligation counterparts. By credit quality, munis on the bottom rung of the investment-grade credit ladder outperformed their higher-rated counterparts. By maturity, longer-dated muni bonds posted the strongest gains. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | ETF Shares Net Asset Value Net Asset Value S&P 0-7 Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index 3/7/23 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 2023 $10,238 $10,240 $10,335 2024 $10,572 $10,579 $10,844 |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | 1 Year Since Inception 3/7/23 ETF Shares Net Asset Value 3.26% 3.26% ETF Shares Market Price 3.50% 3.32% S&P 0-7 Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index 3.30% 3.30% Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index Footnote Reference * 4.93% 4.78% |
| AssetsNet | $ 561,000,000 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 2,338 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 8,000 |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of November 30, 2024 Fund Net Assets (in millions) $561 Number of Portfolio Holdings 2,338 Portfolio Turnover Rate 21% Total Investment Advisory Fees (in thousands) $8 |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. Distribution by Stated Maturity % of Net Assets (as of November 30, 2024) Less than 1 Year 16.8% 1 to 3 Years 29.1% 3 to 5 Years 25.7% 5 to 10 Years 25.5% 10 to 20 Years 0.4% 20 to 30 Years 1.6% Greater than 30 Years 0.2% Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.7% |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed? The Fund's principal investment strategy was modified to add that the Fund may become nondiversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940 solely as a result of an index rebalance or market movement. The Fund added nondiversification risk as a principal risk. This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since November 30, 2023. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 31, 2025 at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
| Material Fund Change Strategies [Text Block] | The Fund's principal investment strategy was modified to add that the Fund may become nondiversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940 solely as a result of an index rebalance or market movement. The Fund added nondiversification risk as a principal risk. |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since November 30, 2023. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 31, 2025 at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature |
