Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Average Annual Total Returns - Investor Prospectus [Member] |
12 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 120 Months Ended |
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| CRSP US Mid Cap Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)[Member] | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 10.73% | 6.39% | 11.68% |
| 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 | 10.55% | 6.22% | 11.50% |
| Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 10.41% | 6.08% | 11.33% |
| Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | |||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 6.33% | 4.84% | 9.53% |