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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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Word will not open, update, or use Publisher files (*.pub).
Some "desktop publishing" programs, e.g., Libre Office Draw and Affinity Publisher 2, allow you to open Publisher files. From what I've read, Publisher files may not transfer perfectly into these applications, but will be "close enough."
I don't know how to do an original post, but I agree with you. As a Special Education teacher, I use Publisher to create customized visuals, routines, schedules, story booklets, calendars, all which incorporate pictures/images and text. Being able to create different layouts, resize, and manipulate images and text, group and ungroup, move from page to page, cannot be done with Word or PowerPoint. I use PowerPoint for my slide presentations, especially during online learning with COVID, but nothing works like Publisher for many of my needs.
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I agree with you. I've used Publisher for 25 years to do my 12 page quarterly newsletter.
Word is a total loss for that kind of thing. I hope that one of the Microsoft people who made the decision to eliminate Publisher tells us why. I'll bet you he never used either Publisher or Word.