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Jan. 30, 2026
Prospectus:  
Document Type N-4
Entity Registrant Name Nationwide Variable Account
Entity Central Index Key 0000202713
Entity Investment Company Type N-4
Document Period End Date Jan. 30, 2026
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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. Effective March 10, 2026, the name of the investment option is updated as indicated below: 
CURRENT NAME
UPDATED NAME
American Century Disciplined Core Value Fund - Investor Class
American Century Disciplined Value Fund - Investor Class
Soloist | American Century Disciplined Value Fund Investor Class  
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] American Century Disciplined Value Fund - Investor Class