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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2025
USD ($)
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Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name Nuveen Investment Trust III
Entity Central Index Key 0001071336
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2025
C000088318 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen High Yield Income Fund
Class Name Class A Shares
Trading Symbol NCOAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen High Yield Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $51    1.00%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.00% [1]
Net Assets $ 699,261,546
Holdings Count | Holding 209
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 75.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $699,261,546  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     209  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     75%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000088319 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen High Yield Income Fund
Class Name Class C Shares
Trading Symbol NCFCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen High Yield Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $89    1.75%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 89
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.75% [2]
Net Assets $ 699,261,546
Holdings Count | Holding 209
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 75.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $699,261,546  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     209  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     75%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000146445 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen High Yield Income Fund
Class Name Class R6 Shares
Trading Symbol NCSRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen High Yield Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class R6 Shares
  $31    0.60%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60% [3]
Net Assets $ 699,261,546
Holdings Count | Holding 209
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 75.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $699,261,546  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     209  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     75%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000088321 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen High Yield Income Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol NCOIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen High Yield Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $38    0.75%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.75% [4]
Net Assets $ 699,261,546
Holdings Count | Holding 209
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 75.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $699,261,546  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     209  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     75%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000100148 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund
Class Name Class A Shares
Trading Symbol NFRAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $50    0.98%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.98% [5]
Net Assets $ 1,646,199,232
Holdings Count | Holding 389
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $1,646,199,232  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     389  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     16%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000100149 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund
Class Name Class C Shares
Trading Symbol NFFCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $88    1.73%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 88
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.73% [6]
Net Assets $ 1,646,199,232
Holdings Count | Holding 389
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $1,646,199,232  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     389  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     16%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000151936 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund
Class Name Class R6 Shares
Trading Symbol NFRFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class R6 Shares
  $34    0.66%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.66% [7]
Net Assets $ 1,646,199,232
Holdings Count | Holding 389
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $1,646,199,232  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     389  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     16%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000100151 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol NFRIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 257‑8787
Additional Information Website https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $37    0.73%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.73% [8]
Net Assets $ 1,646,199,232
Holdings Count | Holding 389
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2025)
Fund net assets
     $1,646,199,232  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     389  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     16%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
  (1)
The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
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