v3.26.1
S000080810 [Member] Expense Example - William Blair Small-Mid Cap Value Fund
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Class I  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 87
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 1,136
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 2,185
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 4,803
Class R6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 82
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 1,122
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 2,162
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 4,763