Vanguard Selected Value Fund Shareholder Fees - Investor Prospectus [Member] - Vanguard Selected Value Fund - Investor Shares	Oct. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Cumulative Sales Charge (as a percentage)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
Maximum Account Fee	$ 25

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