Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - shares	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 20, 2017
Exela 2018 Stock Incentive Plan
Common stock shares authorized	1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
2018 Plan
Exela 2018 Stock Incentive Plan
Common stock shares authorized		892,404	138,729
2018 Plan | Maximum
Exela 2018 Stock Incentive Plan
Common stock shares authorized			138,729