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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 ?
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
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Thank you for this. I’ll try it. It would be the best solution for us editors of our local mag.
David, not sure who told you that you can't load a different version of Publisher on the same machine that is running 365. I HAVE installed 2002 Publisher on the same machine as 365. I installed it to a different sub-folder in the Program folder. It works fine with my 365 Publisher files, ie I can open, edit, save, PDF, etc., 365 Publisher files from Publisher 2002 and vice-versa.
DianeC
Did you have 365 installed when you installed it? Mine errors immediately when I try to run it don’t get to a point of choosing where to install it.
Yes I did. I created the new folder first and then installed Publisher to that folder. I have just checked to make sure that it is working with 365 files and I can open 365 files, edit, save and PDF in Publisher 2002.
Not sure why you can't select a folder to install to. BTY, I only installed Publisher, not the whole Office suite.
DianeC
Thank you. This sounds like a solution. I cannot understand why MS are doing this.
Did you have 365 installed when you installed it? Mine errors immediately when I try to run it don’t get to a point of choosing where to install it.