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Sep. 24, 2026
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Document Type 8-K
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Document Period End Date Sep. 24, 2026
Entity File Number 811-21333
Entity Registrant Name Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0001227476
Entity Tax Identification Number 86-1064773
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MA
Entity Address, Address Line One 333 West Wacker Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Chicago
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60606
City Area Code (800)
Local Phone Number 257-8787
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares of Beneficial
Trading Symbol JQC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false