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Cover | Oct. 29, 2024
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Entity Information [Line Items] |
Entity Registrant Name | Capital Southwest Corporation
Entity Central Index Key | 0000017313
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes
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Entity Inv Company Type | N-2
Entity Contact Personnel [Line Items] |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 8333 Douglas Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1100
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas
Entity Address, State or Province | TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75225
Entity Phone Fax Numbers [Line Items] |
City Area Code | 214
Local Phone Number | 238-5700
Business Contact [Member] |
Entity Contact Personnel [Line Items] |
Contact Personnel Name | Michael S. SarnerChief Financial Officer and SecretaryCapital Southwest Corporation
Entity Address, Address Line One | 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas
Entity Address, State or Province | TX
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