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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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Buying a stand alone older version sounds like about the only option if windows will support it. But shouldn't have to bear the expense.
I did as Microsoft suggested and saved a quarter fold greeting card made in Publisher as a pdf. Then opened it in my pdf pro program and converted it to Word. Word will not allow me to rotate the inside of card message. It showed reversed (reading right to left and backwards. But no where have I found that I can put text in a box and the rotate it upside down so when I fold the card it can be opened and read right side up. Word just isn't ready to replace publisher and neither am I. Microsoft needs to rethink this poor decision.
I also am unhappy that Publisher is being phased out. It is a great application for some uses. I also know how to use Word and PPT and neither will adequately meet my needs. Does that mean we can no longer use it as of October 2026 or we simply can't buy it or update it? What does it mean when you say 'it is no longer supported'?
It sure would be nice if someone from Microsoft would answer some of these questions. So far all I got from them was the email that said basically tough luck figure it out yourself. Pretty sad. I'm retired and can hardly afford the annual Office suite fee. Now to be told that I might need to purchase another expensive and probably less user friendly program than Publisher is just a shame. When will Microsoft respond to these concerns. Don't they already make enough profit. Does corporate greed know no bounds? Us little guys need some help.
Ahhh, thank you! God bless you for answering me.
Getting up with microsoft is as much fun as trying to contact someone at meta!!
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