S000008596 [Member] Investment Objectives and Goals - William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Risk/Return [Heading] | WILLIAM BLAIR EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND SUMMARY |
| Objective [Heading] | INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE: |
| Objective, Primary [Text Block] | The William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. |