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How can I do with WORD what I used to do with Publisher?

Publisher will no longer be supported by MS soon. What should I do with my existing .pub files? Is there a template or something that makes using WORD for newsletters, brochures, etc. easier?

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asked 2026-09-05T00:32:04.3366667+00:00
Fred Cowles 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T08:39:51.03+00:00
Kai-H 26,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Switching from Publisher 365 to Premium 365

Will switching from Publisher 365 to Premium 365 allow changes and use of Word files after October 1 2026

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asked 2026-09-09T15:51:22.1933333+00:00
Stanley Phillips 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-09T17:29:10.15+00:00
Marcin Policht 106.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Publisher Deprovisioned causing file loss

Years ago, I purchased a licensed veriosn of Office that included Publisher. When I open Publisher, it says it is an unlicensed product, and all the save, export, and other editing features (ie copy, print, save as, etc) are now disabled. Even though I…

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asked 2026-09-06T17:15:05.89+00:00
Tashima Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-08T00:13:35.41+00:00
Ian-T 10,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I convert 18 years of Publisher created newsletters & brochures into a new format that will allow editing?

Losing Publisher is akin to losing a job as a creative writer and publisher for a small non profit organization. I'm disappointed in MSFTs decision to kill this creative program that thousands of people have paid for and worked so hard to learn. Please…

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asked 2026-04-04T20:40:16.65+00:00
Julia Olson 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-06T14:07:49.2666667+00:00
Jayne Peacock 0 Reputation points
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How to install Publisher 2021 standalone and keep using my Microsoft 365 subscription

After much searching online, I just purchased a standalone copy of MS Publisher 2021 so that I will still have access to my .pub files after the notice that I will be rudely denied access to my files after October 1. I tried to install it, but it is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
asked 2026-04-01T15:47:11.07+00:00
Liz Stefany 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T01:03:59.8066667+00:00
Donna Vello 0 Reputation points
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Lower costs for Microsoft 365 w/o Publisher?

Will the cost for Microsoft 365 go down since we are not receiving Publisher any longer? This was a valuable software that will no longer be available as part of the 365 package. Since we are receiving less, will we be paying less?

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asked 2026-09-02T21:48:59.7866667+00:00
Pat Fontana 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T21:49:09.1933333+00:00

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Losing Publisher

I don't understand why they have to make it stop working. I use it all the time. Does anyone know where to purchase a perpetual version. Or what other platform you have switched to? Thanks

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asked 2026-08-31T15:32:47.49+00:00
Brooke Russell 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T17:01:19.4033333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 7,995 Reputation points
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stand alone MS Publisher fighting with MS Office

I would like to have a stand alone version of MS Publisher. It is fighting with MS Office. Is there a way to download stand alone Publisher software without interfering with MS Office. Thank you ~

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asked 2026-08-30T17:14:05.2066667+00:00
Susan Comer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T18:47:45.3733333+00:00
Marcin Policht 106.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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CLICK TO RUN

Please explain term "click to run" as I would like to install standalone Publisher 2016 along side of Microsoft 365 when Publisher is not longer being supported in October 2026.

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asked 2026-08-29T21:46:08.8466667+00:00
Cheryl L Ford 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T22:58:54.59+00:00
Stefan Blom 351.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Publisher replacement or substitute and conversion

What is the best substitute for MS Publisher, and how do I convert my files to it? Thanks.

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asked 2026-08-18T22:45:35.9366667+00:00
Glenn Tinturin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-22T02:57:11.24+00:00
Bulldog 4,315 Reputation points
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The end of Publisher

Microsoft! You have obviously had millions of dissatified customers on the topic of ending Publisher. What I don't understand is, after such an uproar from and overwhelming number of your loyal clients, have you done this. You haven't replace it with…

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asked 2026-07-29T17:38:28.3466667+00:00
Flamelilly 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-21T16:37:52.74+00:00
Flamelilly 5 Reputation points
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Discontinuing Publisher is not in the customers best interest

I hate that Microsoft is discontinuing Publisher. I use it daily. I have purchased a standalone Publisher 2021 but can't get my Microsoft Office 365 to download with it installed. According to Software Mart Australia it should work if I uninstall…

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asked 2026-08-11T23:02:28.43+00:00
Diane Vessels 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-21T01:01:12.7333333+00:00
Xavier-D 12,595 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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publisher being discontinued - we need support

I have been using publisher at work for over 20 years, the news that it is being discontinued is devistating. Unfortunately I don't think word or powerppoint will be able to produce anywhere near the type of documents I currently produce. my question is…

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asked 2026-08-19T18:05:24.5333333+00:00
MM 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-19T19:16:52.67+00:00
Stefan Blom 351.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Please do NOT cancel MS1 Publisher !

Please do NOT cancel MS Publisher. I have been using this program for 25 years and have 100's if not 1000's of .pub files for this program. I found out your going to delete it from Office 365 and we can not use it to open any of the files I have created…

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asked 2026-08-14T23:54:36.7433333+00:00
Steve _ 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-18T06:47:21.88+00:00
Kai-H 26,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Publisher files

Can I make MSPub my default for opening .pub files?

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asked 2026-08-15T15:27:31.7866667+00:00
Patricia Owen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-15T15:48:28.2466667+00:00
Marcin Policht 106.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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What do you have to replace Publisher

I have used Publisher for over 10 years. Word does not work to layout a newsletter so I need to know what replaces Publisher

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asked 2026-08-11T20:12:05.1533333+00:00
Bert Moody 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-13T06:24:14.8066667+00:00
Kai-H 26,135 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Discontinuation of Publisher

While I appreciate Microsoft has the right to discontinue any product, why can it not be left unsupported but able to load and edit existing documents? I have a portfolio of PUB documents, including book length manuscripts, which this change will render…

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asked 2026-08-10T21:46:00.3166667+00:00
Simon Williams 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-10T21:59:10.3066667+00:00
Marcin Policht 106.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Publisher software

The opening sentence in your email notifying us of the withdrawal of Publisher states that Microsoft is working to improve its products. How can removing a product that I have pay for improve anything? I use it weekly. It works well for me. I have years…

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asked 2026-08-08T00:42:11.86+00:00
Alan Thierry 5 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-08T06:30:25.1633333+00:00
Xavier-D 12,595 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Is MS really getting rid of Publisher

Folks just a really quick FYI for "Is MS really getting rid of Publisher" - If you need to open and modify Pub files I have tested using LibreOffice Draw. Direct opening without issue. Yes there is a slight learning curve BUT the bottom line it…

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asked 2026-08-05T17:10:42.3133333+00:00
Chris Hutnik 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-07T16:01:26.34+00:00
Chris Hutnik 20 Reputation points
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Publisher Files not converting to PDF

Publisher will not allow me to save as a pdf file. "Publisher cannot save this file." I have adobe acrobat on my computer. How do I fix this problem?

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asked 2026-05-14T14:50:09.6633333+00:00
Don Kimble 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-07T01:01:29.7866667+00:00
Megan De Marco 0 Reputation points