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DWS Small Mid Cap Value VIP Investment Objectives and Goals - Class B [Member] - DWS Small Mid Cap Value VIP
Apr. 24, 2026
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Risk/Return [Heading] <span style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;">DWS Small Mid Cap Value VIP</span>
Objective [Heading] <span style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;">Investment Objective</span>
Objective, Primary [Text Block] The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.