Publisher alternative in 2026

Anonymous
2024-05-30T12:21:21+00:00

Hello, What software will people be using and why when Publisher is phased out in October 2026? Thank you.

I know there's InDesign and Canva. Also, will Publisher files be able to be converted ?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-30T23:06:26+00:00

    Try Libre Office, Writer module, it imports .PUB files. But still needs a little bit of tweaking but at least it retains graphics and text.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-30T23:03:08+00:00

    I bought Office 21 disc's so I can put it in a computer for just that reason different email.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-06-30T22:55:45+00:00

    I recently came across Libre Office, which does import .PUB files. It will need to be opened in the Writer module and the text will flow onto following pages. Obviously a bit of tidy up work will be required with columns and graphics. But it at least will be a solution if MS completely abandon Publisher.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-06-30T22:26:51+00:00

    So instead of working on a reasonable solution for Publisher, they are busy blocking its installation on new machines. I wonder if it can be unblocked or if Publisher would work with a different operating system such as Linux. More questions for the Geek Squad. This is infuriating. My old machines are barely usable. I will have to figure out what I can do with my desktop that's a couple years old and whether Publisher 2021 will work on that.

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