Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Average Annual Total Returns - Investor Prospectus [Member] |
12 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 120 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| CRSP US Mid Cap Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)[Member] | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 11.70% | 8.62% | 10.94% |
| 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% |
| Investor Shares | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 11.53% | 8.47% | 10.78% |
| Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 11.13% | 8.09% | 10.38% |
| Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 7.06% | 6.60% | 8.81% |