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Form N-1A Cover
Nov. 30, 2025
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Document Type 485BPOS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name PUTNAM HIGH YIELD FUND
Entity Central Index Key 0000787836
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2025
Prospectus Date Apr. 01, 2026