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S000075390 [Member] Expense Example - William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fund
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Class I  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 500
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 925
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 2,109
Class R6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 96
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 474
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 877
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 2,005