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Microsoft Publisher

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Integrated within the Microsoft Office Suite, this tool empowers users to create, personalize, and share diverse publications and marketing materials. It aids in brand building, track campaigns, and manage customer lists, with capabilities for print, web, and email distribution.

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Application type

Platforms

  • Windows
Discontinued

On February 15, 2024, Microsoft announced that Publisher will reach its end of life on October 13, 2026. After this date, Publisher will no longer be included in Microsoft 365 plans, and existing on-premises installations will no longer be supported.

3.5 / 5 Avg rating (2)
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  1.  WYSIWYG Support
  2.  Ad-free
  3.  Document templates
  4.  Publishing
  5.  Typesetting
  6.  Desktop Publishing

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Microsoft Publisher information

  • Developed by

    Microsoft
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase ranging between $120 and $500, and / or subscription ranging between $5 and $13 per month.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.5
  • Alternatives

    26 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 4 comments and reviews about Microsoft Publisher, and it has gotten 58 likes

Microsoft Publisher was added to AlternativeTo by CEFrederick on Apr 15, 2009 and this page was last updated Nov 7, 2024. Microsoft Publisher is sometimes referred to as Publisher, MS Publisher, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office Publisher.

Comments and Reviews

   
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ashf
  
ReviewDec 9, 2021

Bad: Have to buy whole MS Office. No Mac.

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Kagerjay
CommentJul 7, 2017

publisher is ok but your time is better invested in learning something more scalable down the road like Adobe InDesign icon Adobe InDesign

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OmgItsTheSmartGuy
CommentJul 13, 2010

Publisher probably isn't the best software out there for doing... whatever you call what Publisher does. However, it's simple and it works for me. Adobe InDesign made my head hurt. :P

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BrianG
CommentOct 30, 2009

Good enough for the average user like myself. It offers more flexibility than Word, and its familiar interface makes it easy to learn if you a Office user.

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What is Microsoft Publisher?

Microsoft Publisher, part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot icon Microsoft 365 Copilot, helps you create, personalize, and share a wide range of publications and marketing materials in-house. New and improved capabilities guide you through the process of creating and distributing in print, Web, and e-mail so you can build your brand, manage customer lists, and track your marketing campaigns — all in-house.

Publisher is not limited to marketing and can be used for other printed materials like chapbooks, magazines and newspapers.