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Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 29, 2026
Securities Act File Number 814-01332
Entity Registrant Name Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0001782524
Entity Tax Identification Number 84-2009506
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 1585 Broadway
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10036
City Area Code 212
Local Phone Number 761-4000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol MSDL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false