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
    2025-07-01T14:37:44+00:00

    Libre Office Draw opens Publisher files and does everything Publisher does! And, it's totally free! Thank you so much for this information!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-08T10:08:58+00:00

    Anch'io uso MS Publisher ogni settimana per il foglio degli avvisi parrocchiale, ma anche per lavoro (scuola).
    è un programma che uso da ormai 25 anni ed è il motivo principale per cui pago l'abbonamento a M365.

    Pensare di dover convertire tantissimi files in PDF, già mi spaventa un po', ma soprattutto il fatto di non avere un'alternativa valida nella suite di M365.

    Microsoft, un consiglio: cambia idea, per favore.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-07T23:18:22+00:00

    Yes, agree. Discontinuing this is a BIG mistake. InDesign is not affordable, and other options are not really an option.

    Please reconsider.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-07T23:16:19+00:00

    And what are those options, because nothing is smoothly transferring publisher documents, and frankly, starting over fresh upsetting me.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-03-07T22:31:16+00:00

    I have used Microsoft products in business since the company was founded and now in my retirement years (86 yrs old), I am beginning to feel much like your comment. Maybe time to give Apple a go! I just don't understand MS reasoning to quit an excellent program. The alternatives they offer are just not in the same category.

    Ray Fowke.

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