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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2025
USD ($)
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Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name Vanguard World Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0000052848
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2025
C000051981 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol EDV
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $3 0.06%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.06% [1]
Net Assets $ 4,737,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 82
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $4,737
Number of Portfolio Holdings 82
Portfolio Turnover Rate 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 Asset
(as of February 28, 2025)
15 - 20 Years 0.4%
20 - 25 Years 53.4%
25 - 30 Years 46.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.0%
C000051979 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol VEDTX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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
Institutional Shares $3 0.06%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.06% [2]
Net Assets $ 4,737,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 82
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $4,737
Number of Portfolio Holdings 82
Portfolio Turnover Rate 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 Asset
(as of February 28, 2025)
15 - 20 Years 0.4%
20 - 25 Years 53.4%
25 - 30 Years 46.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.0%
C000194069 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellesley® Income Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VGWIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $21 0.43%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43% [3]
Net Assets $ 547,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 538
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 51.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $547
Number of Portfolio Holdings 538
Portfolio Turnover Rate 51%
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 February 28, 2025)
Africa 0.3%
Asia 7.7%
Europe 31.0%
North America 55.4%
Oceania 2.4%
South America 0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 3.1%
C000194068 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellesley® Income Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VGYAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $15 0.31%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.31% [4]
Net Assets $ 547,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 538
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 51.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $547
Number of Portfolio Holdings 538
Portfolio Turnover Rate 51%
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 February 28, 2025)
Africa 0.3%
Asia 7.7%
Europe 31.0%
North America 55.4%
Oceania 2.4%
South America 0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 3.1%
C000194071 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellington™ Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VGWLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellington Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $22 0.44%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.44% [5]
Net Assets $ 2,456,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 620
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 36.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $2,456
Number of Portfolio Holdings 620
Portfolio Turnover Rate 36%
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 February 28, 2025)
Africa 0.2%
Asia 12.2%
Europe 28.0%
North America 56.1%
Oceania 0.9%
South America 0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 2.6%
C000194070 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellington™ Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VGWAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellington Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $15 0.31%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.31% [6]
Net Assets $ 2,456,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 620
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 36.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $2,456
Number of Portfolio Holdings 620
Portfolio Turnover Rate 36%
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 February 28, 2025)
Africa 0.2%
Asia 12.2%
Europe 28.0%
North America 56.1%
Oceania 0.9%
South America 0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 2.6%
C000204566 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VSGX
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $6 0.12%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12% [7]
Net Assets $ 4,125,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 6,525
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $4,125
Number of Portfolio Holdings 6,525
Portfolio Turnover Rate 3%
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 February 28, 2025)
Africa 1.1%
Asia 47.2%
Europe 37.8%
North America 7.4%
Oceania 5.0%
South America 1.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.4%
C000204567 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol ESGV
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $5 0.09%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.09% [8]
Net Assets $ 10,289,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,376
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $10,289
Number of Portfolio Holdings 1,376
Portfolio Turnover Rate 1%
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 February 28, 2025)
Basic Materials 1.4%
Consumer Discretionary 16.3%
Consumer Staples 4.1%
Energy 0.1%
Financials 11.4%
Health Care 11.5%
Industrials 10.1%
Real Estate 3.0%
Technology 38.6%
Telecommunications 2.5%
Utilities 0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.5%
C000221977 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VCEB
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-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 six months?
(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 $6 0.12%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12% [9]
Net Assets $ 828,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,851
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $828
Number of Portfolio Holdings 2,851
Portfolio Turnover Rate 18%
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 February 28, 2025)
Communications 11.9%
Consumer Discretionary 6.8%
Consumer Staples 3.7%
Financials 44.2%
Health Care 15.0%
Industrials 1.8%
Materials 1.2%
Real Estate 1.8%
Technology 11.6%
Utilities 0.2%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations 0.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.5%
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