Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For business
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
I have signed and shared in Pakenham, Melbourne, Australia
Publisher alternative in 2026
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Anonymous
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 ?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For business
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Anonymous
2025-03-12T22:22:16+00:00 -
Anonymous
2025-03-12T22:46:03+00:00 Interested to read the replies re Publisher. Yes, greatly disappointed the news of withdrawing this so popular soft ware. I use it almost daily, for Family History Charts that I can manipulate the boxes to my preferences. However that is just one instance, The ease of converting to .pdf file also much preferred to Word. I could go on without doubt it is my principle soft ware programme for even writing letters at Christmas of any and all Birthdays for my family and friends,
Yes, I will sorely miss Publisher if it is withdrawn from support.
with regrets M.McA
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Anonymous
2025-03-12T23:25:12+00:00 You do that when you convert to pdf - hit Options & then Print Options.
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Anonymous
2025-03-13T00:18:26+00:00 It won't open a publisher file, It would open it from pdf & then allows line by line edit. You can open your publisher file & do a copy & paste. I'm still playing with it, but like I've mentioned it's not as easy as Publisher to use to begin with.
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Anonymous
2025-03-13T00:32:22+00:00 Thanks for your interest. Have set about converting the hundreds of .pub files from 2013!!