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DWS Small Mid Cap Value VIP Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Class A [Member] - DWS Small Mid Cap Value VIP
Apr. 24, 2026
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination <span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">April 30, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">2027</span>
Class A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.22%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.87%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.07%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.80%