Why is Publisher being phased out, and what is Microsoft replacing it with? Will Microsoft 365 be cheaper since they are phasing out the program?

Anonymous
2025-04-13T17:55:25+00:00

Why is Publisher being phased out, and what is Microsoft replacing it with? Will Microsoft 365 be cheaper since they are phasing out the program?

As a senior and a person who has ADHD, I don't like change, I don't like to have to upgrade and purchase programs that were included and continue to pay higher prices for fewer services. I use Publisher a lot. We make camping calendars, calendars for family birthdays, workers' schedules, etc. Soon, there will be nothing in Microsoft to fulfill this. I make camping meal plans, and prep and supplies. and no, word and its things suck. Not even close to being user-friendly for seniors, if you learned to use Word before, the updates are not as user-friendly. Great for kids learning it now, sucks for seniors. I make banners, posters, cards, signs, etc. What will I use now? I had a chat with Mohammad for 20 minutes, and he kept telling me Microsoft has a plan, just wait for it. I did mention that once you state you are phasing things out, you already have a plan and might as well explain it. No large company or corporation says they are phasing something out if they haven't come up with a plan already! When he suggested I wait, I was not impressed at all. Wait for what? Wait to hear we waited too long to be a voice the company needed to hear from us sooner? Not a happy Granny!

The person I spoke with said that the company and higher-ups need to hear from us. If you like Publisher, let them know. I am trying!!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-22T22:07:06+00:00

    I've been an entrepreneur since 1980. I've owned many businesses, in the hospitality industry, in the wholesale distribution industry, and many others. One of the first things I learned was that as a business owner it's much easier to add a product or service than to take one away, especially a popular one. It's also important to ask and listen to customers. This isn't the first time Microsoft has done this. I was a dedicated Works user. I have never found Office to be as intuitive. I used Publisher to create newsletters in the early 2000s. It was intuitive and extremely useful. Text, pictures, order forms, etc. I could publish a 12 page newsletter in 20 minutes. Word and Excel don't hold a candle to the ease with which Publisher makes the task. Many others as well.

    Seriously, Microsoft, balancing the budget on the backs of Publisher users?

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-22T18:40:39+00:00

    I have the same concerns about Publisher being eliiminated. Like many others, I have worked hard to learn Publisher for doing volunteer work for non-profit organizations. I am a retired senior. This change is going to be a big problem for a lot of small organizations. Most of their volunteers are senior citizens. Where are we supposed to go to learn an entire new procedure? Really disappointed in this announcement that Microsoft Publisher will no longer be available.

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  3. Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-06-19T07:46:48+00:00

    You can let Microsoft know what you think by posting feedback in the portal at https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/, or by voting for existing feedback. As far as I know, there isn't a specific category for Publisher, so you will have to post in the Word forum, for example.

    Note that Microsoft decision makers won't read the threads here in the Microsoft Community.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-06-18T19:20:38+00:00

    I am upset that Publisher is going away, I have decades of cards and books created that I will not be able to use or view. I am trying other publishing formats but nothing is as user friendly as Publisher is.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-06-18T02:55:57+00:00

    Many have replied, but it seems to be of no avail! I certainly agree with your comments and am equally disappointed that the Publisher program won't be back! So many have voiced concern, we can only hope there will be a solution to all of us! But, why be loyal if there won't be a solution...

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