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May 07, 2026
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date May 07, 2026
Entity File Number 811-004700
Entity Registrant Name The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000794685
Entity Tax Identification Number 22-2736509
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity Address, Address Line One One Corporate Center
Entity Address, City or Town Rye
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10580
City Area Code 800
Local Phone Number 422-3554
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock
Trading Symbol GAB
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock  
Title of 12(b) Security Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol GAB Pr G
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series H Cumulative Preferred Shares  
Title of 12(b) Security Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol GAB Pr H
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series K Cumulative Preferred Shares  
Title of 12(b) Security Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol GAB Pr K
Security Exchange Name NYSE