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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Legg Mason Partners Investment Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0000880366
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Growth Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol SHRAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Growth Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$56
1.12%
[1],[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.12%
Net Assets $ 4,207,266,782
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,207,266,782
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Growth Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol SAGCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Growth Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class C
$93
1.86%
[4],[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 93
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.86%
Net Assets $ 4,207,266,782
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,207,266,782
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class FI  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Growth Fund
Class Name Class FI
Trading Symbol LMPFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Growth Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class FI
$60
1.20%
[7],[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.20%
Net Assets $ 4,207,266,782
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,207,266,782
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Growth Fund
Class Name Class R
Trading Symbol LMPRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Growth Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R
$72
1.45%
[10],[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 72
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.45%
Net Assets $ 4,207,266,782
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,207,266,782
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Growth Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol SAGYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Growth Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class I
$42
0.84%
[13],[14]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84%
Net Assets $ 4,207,266,782
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,207,266,782
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class IS  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Growth Fund
Class Name Class IS
Trading Symbol LSIFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Growth Fund for the period September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class IS
$37
0.74%
[16],[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
Net Assets $ 4,207,266,782
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of February 28, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,207,266,782
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of February 28, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [18]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.