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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Nov. 08, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Exela Technologies, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001620179  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   150,578,451