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
    2025-04-25T16:51:25+00:00

    I am almost 70. I taught myself to use a computer and use programs like Publisher back in the 90's while taking college classes for a Computer Administration Degree. Other programs even some of the news one don't even come close to what Publisher is and what it does for me, my brother's small business, My Church, and Pastor needs. I've already tried PowerPoint in the beginning. Didn't like it then, don't like it now. Don't like cloud either. It stole a number of my photographs of pets, trips, friends and the like and deleted them back then too. Anyway I digress. Stop changing good things all the time. Just add new ones for those that think they've evolved above their parents, and the older generation.

    IHS

    WKBC-Midland

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-24T19:27:16+00:00

    I went to the feedback portal and there is no category for Publisher, so I posted on Word for them to reconsider not to discontinue Publisher.

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  3. Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-24T19:10:23+00:00

    >>Ahhh, thank you! God bless you for answering me.

    Getting up with microsoft is as much fun as trying to contact someone at meta!!

    dee
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    Dee,

    If you already have an older version with Publisher, you can install it. However, if you don't, note that purchasing a valid license may not be an easy task; there are many scammers out there, unfortunately.

    You can send feedback to Microsoft using the feedback portal at https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/. I am not sure if there is a specific category for Publisher. If there isn't, you can use the Word category.

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  4. Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-24T19:03:38+00:00

    Diane,

    Microsoft decision makers do not read the forums. You will have to make use of the feedback portal at https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-04-24T18:20:17+00:00

    Ahhh, thank you! God bless you for answering me.

    Getting up with microsoft is as much fun as trying to contact someone at meta!!

    dee

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