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Investment Objectives and Goals
Dec. 31, 2025
Schwab S&P 500 Index Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading]      Schwab S&P 500 Index Portfolio
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund’s goal is to track the total return of the S&P 500® Index.

Schwab Government Money Market Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading]       Schwab Government Money Market Portfolio
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund’s goal is to seek the highest current income consistent with stability of capital and liquidity.

Schwab VIT Balanced Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading]      Schwab® VIT Balanced Portfolio
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and income.

Schwab VIT Balanced with Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading]    Schwab® VIT Balanced with Growth Portfolio
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and income.

Schwab VIT Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading]    Schwab® VIT Growth Portfolio
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.