S000008597 [Member] Shareholder Fees - William Blair Small Cap Value Fund |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Class N | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) | 0.00% |
| Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed) | 0.00% |
| Class I | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) | 0.00% |
| Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed) | 0.00% |
| Class R6 | |
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) | 0.00% |
| Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed) | 0.00% |