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Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Expense Example - Institutional Prospectus [Member] - Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Institutional Shares  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 53
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 60
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 67
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 88
Institutional Plus Shares  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 52
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 56
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 61
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 76