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S000066499 [Member] Expense Example - William Blair Small-Mid Cap Core Fund
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Class I  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 97
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 354
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 631
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,422
Class R6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 92
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 317
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 560
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 1,258