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
    2025-03-25T23:30:04+00:00

    Hi, I have a MS publisher 2002 and have just installed it to see what would happen. I have installed it in a new and separate program folder in Program Files (x86)/Office Publisher 2002 that I created. It opens my 365 files, converts to PDF, etc. I registered the program with just the licence details, no name, no email, etc. Files appear to work as normal.

    hope this helps

    Diane

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-25T23:56:53+00:00

    I think I will wait until mid 2026 to possibly getting a stand alone version of Publisher. I wonder is MS might come up with a change of heart, or at least make a special offer of a free or very cheap version of Publisher to 365 account holders.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-26T00:02:55+00:00

    If you click learn more. It says it won't work after October 2026.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-26T00:05:18+00:00

    It didn't work with any of my newsletters. Horrible mess.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-03-26T06:46:50+00:00

    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.

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