65 questions with Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education tags

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Is there a replacement program for Publisher?

What is the best way to convert all my Publisher files? I use it all the time as a teacher and don't want to lose all my documents. I also don't have time to recreate them all in another program. I am very disappointed that it is being discontinued…

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asked 2026-01-10T02:55:16.73+00:00
Debbie Wilson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T22:33:34.5333333+00:00
Adam Anderly 0 Reputation points
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complain about taking Publisher away: I

Please don't take Publisher away. I do everything from cards to lesson plans on that program. I know that it is reported that I can use Word or to copy my document into PDF. But it's not the same!!! Nothing is as wonderful as Publisher. Is there…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-09-05T17:50:05.4533333+00:00
Gayle McDonald 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-05T23:03:57.38+00:00
Jack-Bu 6,865 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I am going to lose 30 YEARS WORTH of pedigrees and other work when you KILL PUBLISHER

There is NOT another program that I could use to make my pedigrees. I can get 6 generations of my Afghan Hounds on 8.5X11", and with little PHOTOS of the dogs, and it's LEGIBLE. I've never yet found ANY other program that can do that. And I have a…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-08-06T19:47:12.7866667+00:00
Lynda Farley 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-31T18:20:03.83+00:00
Stefan Blom 351.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to convert existing Publisher documents to editable documents.

I have created my entire GCSE and A Level resources using Publisher - at least 15 years worth. In October Publisher is being removed from Microsoft 365. I need to convert all my booklets from Publisher to software which will provide me with an editable…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-01-19T09:44:44.19+00:00
Lorraine GRAY 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-25T13:29:37.8+00:00
MMC Secretary 0 Reputation points
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How am I going to use Publisher files when Microsoft stops supporting Publisher in October?

As October looms, I'm wondering what I should do now so that I can continue to open, edit, and print them after Microsoft stops supporting Publisher.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-08-21T14:15:20.8733333+00:00
Watford Gap 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-21T14:46:20.37+00:00
Aetherin 1,545 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Publisher gone before the end date

In the lead up to Publisher being made obsolete I have been gradually filtering through my massive amount of files and transferring them to other file formats. I went to do some more yesterday and Publisher has disappeared from my computer and 365. How…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-08-07T01:01:52.54+00:00
Paula M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-09T23:24:26.31+00:00
Dora-T 715 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I am a teacher and I have thousands of documents in Publisher

I am a teacher and I have thousands of documents in Publisher some of which I change each year with different information such as student's names and dates and such. What program would you suggest I use since you are getting rid of Publisher and leaving…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-02-04T05:33:46.2133333+00:00
Cherise Cotter 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-06T23:37:38.23+00:00
Momon Momon 0 Reputation points
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Coverting Publisher documents so they are still editable

I know similar questions to this have been asked many times but I am still struggling. I have hundreds (if not thousands) of Publisher documents that I need to keep - converting to PDF is not an option as I want them to be completely editable…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-07-13T10:36:26.6233333+00:00
SaschaMac 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T02:25:53.0966667+00:00
Sarah 0 Reputation points
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clipboard-retrieval

BH If my plan expired. And I have access to just read mode only, is there a way for me to retrieve what i have in clipboard even before I renew the plan.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-07-10T19:21:45.3766667+00:00
YB 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-13T19:27:35.7233333+00:00
Ruby-N 13,320 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Where do I go when Publisher is retired?

I have Publisher files saved over the past 20+ years. Since learning of Publisher's retirement projected for October 2026, I have tried Word, PowerPoint, and Canva to create brochures, newsletters, etc. NONE of them compare to Publisher! While creating…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-07-09T17:35:21.8666667+00:00
Beverly Rambo 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-13T04:09:27.96+00:00
Beverly Rambo 20 Reputation points
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Publisher is broken

Ive tried opening it, but failed. I need it as a alternative for word to design a final sheet.. As you can see, "MSPUB.exe" does NOT exist in the system apparently. Im looking for a method that is quick, and especially easy.

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asked 2026-06-26T10:43:42.4633333+00:00
george Simpson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-26T11:13:01.06+00:00
Pavle Peković 6,850 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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What community consultation was undertaken by Microsoft prior to deciding to delete Publisher ?

What consultation was undertaken by Microsoft prior to deciding to delete Publisher ? Given that the reason for removing Publisher is the move to "cloud based design tools" and the "move away from printed media" - was any thought or…

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asked 2026-06-24T01:39:52.8066667+00:00
Dianne Hartley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-24T02:45:38.8633333+00:00
Jade Ng 15,470 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

microsoft designer

Hi! I'm trying to learn Microsoft Designer since Publisher will be discontinued. I use Publisher to create crafts and bulletin boards for kindergarten. How do I copy/paste a picture from Google Images onto a blank page in Designer? It was so easy with…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-05-30T13:59:17.4433333+00:00
Linda Falkner 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-30T20:07:09.65+00:00
Linda Falkner 20 Reputation points
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Hi I am a teacher and for the last 20 ish years have used publisher for all my work. I understand that publisher is going so what am I going to do about this work there is simply too much to convert into other documents plus converting them will change t

Hi I am a teacher and I have used publisher for the past 20ish years. now that publisher is going how am I agoing to be able to access all this work that I still use. I do not want to change into another format and i need to be able to edit work and use…

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asked 2026-05-21T12:25:28.0733333+00:00
Sally Griffiths 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T19:39:34.6366667+00:00
Bulldog 4,385 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Publisher - can't cut and paste

Hi, I'm working on a yearbook and I'm really late, so I need to get it done right away. I looked up how to merge the names from an excel file, but when I tried it didn't do what I needed. I have canceled the merge, and everything else I can think of, but…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-05-18T13:21:09.4433333+00:00
Jennifer Harriss 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-19T14:46:47.9166667+00:00
Anonymous
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How to download Microsoft publisher ?

I just use new laptop thats why i cannot use my previous publisher. Publisher is very useful in the preparation of my instructional materials.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-01-25T11:26:54.4266667+00:00
Ofelia Mercado 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-24T22:05:22.3166667+00:00
KATHERINE PATRICIA TACK 0 Reputation points
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Cancellation of MS Publisher

Subject: A heartfelt plea to preserve Microsoft Publisher Dear Microsoft Team, I’m writing as a long‑time and deeply appreciative user of Microsoft Publisher to ask you to reconsider the decision to discontinue it, or at the very least to ensure that it…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-02-20T16:32:11.33+00:00
Stephen Latham 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-09T23:09:37.5366667+00:00
JRLeon-8769 5 Reputation points
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Publisher Phase out issues because not all features available in other programs.

I am a teacher and use publisher to create postcards that the school sends out to students for positive things. The other teachers in the building fill out a Microsoft form and I then use that form to import the correct information to make is easy for me…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-01-08T16:43:02.4166667+00:00
Amy Boom 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-08T23:13:49.88+00:00
Chris Duong 10,705 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I keep my recent version of Microsoft Publisher?

I saw the notice that Microsoft Publisher will be discontinued in the Fall of 2026. I literally have thousands of Publisher files that I do not want to recreate in another app. I would like to confirm a way to keep the most recent version of Microsoft…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-01-05T13:49:51.6466667+00:00
Sue Hobby 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-01-05T13:51:02.7266667+00:00
Sue Hobby 20 Reputation points
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Add Microsoft publisher back to office.

We pay for annual volumne licensing for our school District. We recently updated fro 2016 to the 2024 version of Micro office. However, with 2016 we had Microsoft Publisher, it's not part of the 2024 Office professional. How can I add Publisher for the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2025-12-08T20:22:26.6133333+00:00
Leanne McCulloch 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-09T20:16:21.6966667+00:00
Alexis-NG 18,070 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator