Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Average Annual Total Returns - Retail Prospectus [Member] |
12 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 120 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Russell 1000 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)[Member] | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 17.37% | 13.59% | 14.59% |
| Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Float Adjusted Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)[Member] | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 17.05% | 13.07% | 14.21% |
| Admiral Shares | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 17.44% | 13.58% | 14.64% |
| Admiral Shares | After Taxes on Distributions | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 17.16% | 13.25% | 14.24% |
| Admiral Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 10.50% | 10.82% | 12.24% |