v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Templeton Funds
Entity Central Index Key 0000225930
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton Foreign Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol TEMFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton Foreign Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$59
1.10%
[1],[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.10%
Net Assets $ 2,646,724,703
Holdings Count | $ / shares 44
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 21.21%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,646,724,703
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
44
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.21%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton Foreign Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol TEFTX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton Foreign Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class C
$100
1.85%
[4],[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 100
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.85%
Net Assets $ 2,646,724,703
Holdings Count | $ / shares 44
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 21.21%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,646,724,703
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
44
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.21%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [6]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton Foreign Fund
Class Name Class R
Trading Symbol TEFRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton Foreign Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R
$73
1.35%
[7],[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 73
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.35%
Net Assets $ 2,646,724,703
Holdings Count | $ / shares 44
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 21.21%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,646,724,703
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
44
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.21%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [9]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton Foreign Fund
Class Name Class R6
Trading Symbol FTFGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton Foreign Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R6
$40
0.74%
[10],[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
Net Assets $ 2,646,724,703
Holdings Count | $ / shares 44
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 21.21%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,646,724,703
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
44
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.21%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Advisor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton Foreign Fund
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol TFFAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton Foreign Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Advisor Class
$46
0.85%
[13],[14]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85%
Net Assets $ 2,646,724,703
Holdings Count | $ / shares 44
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 21.21%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,646,724,703
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
44
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.21%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton World Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol TEMWX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton World Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$53
1.03%
[16],[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.03%
Net Assets $ 2,863,013,729
Holdings Count | $ / shares 46
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 43.36%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,863,013,729
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Portfolio Turnover Rate
43.36%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [18]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton World Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol TEWTX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton World Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class C
$92
1.78%
[19],[20]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 92
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.78%
Net Assets $ 2,863,013,729
Holdings Count | $ / shares 46
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 43.36%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,863,013,729
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Portfolio Turnover Rate
43.36%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [21]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton World Fund
Class Name Class R6
Trading Symbol FTWRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton World Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R6
$39
0.76%
[22],[23]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.76%
Net Assets $ 2,863,013,729
Holdings Count | $ / shares 46
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 43.36%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,863,013,729
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Portfolio Turnover Rate
43.36%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [24]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Advisor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Templeton World Fund
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol TWDAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Templeton World Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Advisor Class
$40
0.78%
[25],[26]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78%
Net Assets $ 2,863,013,729
Holdings Count | $ / shares 46
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 43.36%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$2,863,013,729
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Portfolio Turnover Rate
43.36%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [27]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
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