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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!!
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
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THANK YOU for saying this! I had a similar response -- only people who can't design anything would say that Word and PowerPoint are alternatives.
THANK YOU for saying this! I had a similar response -- only people who can't design anything would say that Word and PowerPoint are alternatives.
Exactly! Word and PP are not viable options or substitutes for Publisher.
I'm currently trying out Affinity Publisher (a free version for Canva user non-profits) and while I'm learning, it is not easy or very user-friendly.
If I was not already familiar with using Photoshop Elements and EQ quilting program (for my personal use) I would be completely lost.
Publisher works best for almost everything I do.
I'm so upset by MS's business decision...IMO a very poor decision that they should rethink. PLEASE keep Publisher, Microsoft!
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...
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.
Not good news Microsoft!! A huge increase in subscription fees and in my opinion a downgrade to the office suite. I would be happy to use Word an alternative program to Publisher, but Words image handling needs to be greatly improved first.Canva will be my next choice otherwise unfortunately.