XML 1017 R3.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.8
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Vanguard Explorer Fund)
18 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Vanguard Explorer Fund - Investor Shares
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)  
Management Fees 0.49%
12b-1 Distribution Fee none
Other Expenses 0.03%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.52% [1]
Vanguard Explorer Fund - Admiral Shares
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)  
Management Fees 0.33%
12b-1 Distribution Fee none
Other Expenses 0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.35% [1]
[1] The expense information shown in the table has been restated to reflect estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.