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S000075391 [Member] Expense Example - William Blair Mid Cap Value Fund
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Class I  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 77
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 1,924
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 3,618
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 7,261
Class R6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 72
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 1,914
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 3,605
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 7,246