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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of Microsoft Publisher

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KS

Kaitlyn S.  
Executive Director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Simple to Use"

March 26, 2026

4.0

Overall, my experience has been positive. It’s a reliable, easy-to-use tool for creating flyers, newsletters, invitations, and other print materials quickly. While it lacks some modern design features and collaboration tools, it’s efficient for straightforward projects and works well for organizations that need clean, professional layouts without a steep learning curve.

Pros

I liked how easy it is to create polished flyers, newsletters, and event materials without advanced design skills. The drag-and-drop layout, built-in templates, and simple text/image formatting make it quick to produce professional-looking documents. It’s especially useful for small organizations because it’s straightforward, familiar to anyone using Microsoft Office tools, and great for print-ready layouts.

Cons

It feels outdated compared to newer design tools, with limited advanced layout and typography options. Collaboration is difficult since files don’t work as smoothly across teams, and compatibility can be an issue when sharing with people who don’t have the software. It’s also not ideal for digital-first design, and exporting for web or social media requires extra steps.

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NC

Nathan C.  
Sales and Purchasing Manager  
Wholesale  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent bit of publishing kit"

December 4, 2024

5.0

Overall my experience with Publisher is positive. I use it regularly to produce cover pages for catalogues, order forms, promotional materials etc.

Pros

It is a simple to use bit of software for creation of posters, promotional flyers and even gift vouchers

Cons

sometimes it can be a little laggy. this could be a hardware issue though.

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CB

Cooper B.  
Director of Media Ministries  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher is great, compatibility isn't"

February 6, 2025

4.0

Publisher is a great software, but the compatibility on Macs is lacking which really makes the usability hurt!

Pros

There is plenty of customization features and a few useful templates. I typically just see Publisher as a more customizable version of Microsoft Word.

Cons

There is no Mac version of Publisher! For a half MacOS and half Windows staff, this makes it so difficult to transfer files from one another. We normally just create the files on a Windows computer then export them as a PDF for those who don't have Macs, but this completely removes editing capabilities.

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LD

Lindsey D.  
Manager  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great pre made templates "

March 21, 2025

3.0

Mostly used for newsletters and brochures for events.

Pros

I love how many templates are already made up for me to choose from

Cons

The templates have a bunch of pre filled info you have to make sure to go In and delete or replace with your own data, it’s easy to miss some pre fixed jargon if you aren’t careful to delete it all.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Formateur Technique  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Logiciel de publication et conception"

October 21, 2025

4.0

Pros

Outils de conception visuel et simple d'utilisation grâce à de nombreux modèles pré-définis. Fonctionnalités multiples facilitant la conception.

Cons

Le peu d'évolutions depuis quelques années, publisher reste aussi assez basique dans certains cas. Un utilisation "complexe" demande du temps.

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GM

Grace M.  
Front Desk Receptionist Manager  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher is great for its design simplicity. "

December 4, 2024

4.0

Overall, the system is easy to use and worked well for the many years we used it for student newsletters at our university.

Pros

Organization is extremely efficient with this system.

Cons

For years we have used Microsoft Publisher for student newsletters. One thing I would suggest is adding more design features and customization options.

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AC

Anthony C.  
CEO  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best"

February 24, 2023

5.0

It was great

Pros

I like the fact that I could youse this software to promote my business especially when I was making flyers and business cards

Cons

What I least liked about the product was the fact that there wasn't an AI assistant present

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GB

Gabriela B.  
CVT, Talent and Culture Coordinator  
Veterinary  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent software to create professional looking publications for your business"

December 1, 2024

5.0

I use it regularly with great success to create professional-looking material for my business. It's very user friendly and templates are useful and time saving.

Pros

It contains a great variety of templates to create different kinds of promotional material for the business such as flyers, invitations, cards and banners. You don't need experience in graphic design to generate great professional-looking publications.

Cons

It works best with publications that need a limited amount of text.

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KW

Kelly W.  
Porter  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft publish is easy and convenient "

May 5, 2025

5.0

Pros

It is very easy to you and have great templates.

Cons

I do not have an cons about Microsoft publisher.

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EC

Emmeline C.  
Writer  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Brilliant publishing software "

April 2, 2025

4.0

It’s brilliant software, convenient to use especially as a writer and editor

Cons

Nothing I dislike about Microsoft Publisher

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NT

Nidhin T.  
Marketing Executive  
Wholesale  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A very easy to use Content creating tool"

October 3, 2024

5.0

Its easy for someone new to get into document content management, easy to create flyers etc.

Pros

Have used this for 4+ years and found it really useful to publish content for our customer and create flyers for sales promotions.

Cons

Lags a bit when the file exceed 1Gb. There are a few good templates available for Publisher.

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CG

Caroline G.  
Intervenant communautaire  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Satisfaits depuis de nombreuses années!"

November 1, 2024

5.0

Pros

Il nous permet de faire nos programmes d'activités facilement et ce depuis de nombreuses années!

Cons

La banque d'images disponibles est assez limité.

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PS

Paige S.  
Creative Director  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Simple Design Made Easy"

October 3, 2024

4.0

Pros

For simple design work, I love Microsoft Publisher. It's easy to use and offers a wide range of templates for a number of different design jobs. I love how easily it integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps too. A very cost-effective solution for simple but high-quality design.

Cons

I wouldn't use Microsoft Publisher for larger projects, this software is better suited to meet simple requirements. Definitely not a replacement design software for a professional graphic designer. It's also not available on Mac, which makes it tricky to collaborate with all members of the team.

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Ann B.  
Public Information Supervisor  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Better Options Available--Especially Since Publisher is Being Discontinued"

March 26, 2026

3.0

It's a little frustrating that I will have to recreate forms I have used for decades because MS Publisher is being discontinued in October 2026.

Pros

I am familiar with the tools and capabilities of the program and many standard forms I use were created in Publisher.

Cons

At this point, I can easily do anything--and much, much more--I could do in Publisher in Canva for less cost.

Alternatives considered

[QuarkXPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/178598/QuarkXPress/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

Familiar with the product, Microsoft a reputable company.

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MC

Mihaela C.  
Head Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great product for making visual materials."

August 15, 2024

5.0

Favourite tool when creating a flyer, an infographic or some good visual materials.

Pros

The premade templates make it a great tool and ease the workflow and help inspire creations.

Cons

The abundance of options makes it hard to choose and can be time consuming.

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UT

Ulrike T.  
Qualitätsmanagement  
Mining & Metals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ein universelles Programm für kreative Visitenkarten und Aushänge im Unternehmen"

August 15, 2024

4.0

Ich nutze es gerne für Visitenkarten oder Aushänge in der Firma.

Pros

Dies ist ein fast selbsterklärendes Programm,

Cons

Das Programm ist recht teuer. Manche Funktionen sind etwas "versteckt".

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NO

Nicolas O.  
Ux design monitor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Microsoft Publisher is a complete app"

March 15, 2023

5.0

Pros

The application is complete, with really useful functions when making documents to be printed in an Editorial format. Professional and efficient functions that facilitate our work in the app.

Cons

The application is not intuitive, which can cause confusion when working with it for the first time.

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GM

Gabriel M.  
Sales Agent  
Insurance  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Microsoft Publisher"

September 28, 2024

4.0

Pros

It is a very beginner user friendly software.

Cons

No cons regarding Microsoft Publisher and its services

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RL

Richard L.  
CEO  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher A Very Useful Product"

July 1, 2024

5.0

Very good product for the price and it was easy to use and learn

Pros

Ease Of Use in all of our projects as opposed to online software

Cons

Updates were not always timely for our needs

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DF

Dahlia F.  
Freelancer  
Executive Office  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Your Publishing Partner"

January 26, 2022

4.0

Publisher is an extraordinary app for making outwardly rich, proficient looking publications without focusing on a cluttered publishing application. You can simplify things like hello cards and marks, or more intricate tasks like yearbooks, indexes, and expert email pamphlets. I can make great, proficient designs without any issue on styling text, calendar, images or borders. One can also effectively plan extraordinary, materials without hassle. Make everything from straightforward hello cards and names to proficient bulletins and advertising materials utilizing Publisher's wide scope of pre-arranged designs. One can also publish in the manner that suits your crowd best. Share pixel-amazing printouts, send proficient quality email distributions, or commodity to industry-standard non-editable arrangements.

Pros

Publisher is a strong programming application utilized for desktop publishing. It permits you to control various features, for example, page size, text, illustrations, and borders. Its value lies in its capacity to unite text and pictures to make proficient looking flyers, pamphlets, freebees, and bulletins. I especially like the following: Specialized level impacts for texts, shapes, and pictures. Ability to utilize great picture foundations. Itemized ruler and guides for right estimations Personalization tools which allow me to contextualize what I need as I work on flyers and leaflets Inserting new content also is easy. Either one uses a Publisher template or create a design from scratch. You can begin your modification process by adding in your own pictures through the Picture command. It is also good to note a good selection of clip arts from the menu option which allows you to use for the original template. Indeed a one good tool for entrepreneurs or freelancers like me to use for designing stationery or letterheads, make banners or upgrade my website.

Cons

While I enjoy using Publisher with its specific features as above referred, it has the drawback of not being able to edit much of images. It excludes subject tones or does not allow me to alter shapes which can be present in Powerpoint There is also limited control over file size. When you add images to the Publisher task, the file size enlarges as there is no way to stack. This burden will make it take longer when one transfers it to a website or a printing company who can produce your work. Without a choice also to add sound or video (despite the fact that you can incorporate connections to them), we find there are a few restricted media choices to consider assuming you're utilizing this stage to plan sites.

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Emmanuel G.  
Administrateur Systèmes et Réseaux  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher : Meilleur logiciel gratuit "

April 29, 2023

5.0

Je suis plutôt satisfaite, car avec Microsoft Publisher, je sors facilement les diplômes, les badges, les cartes de visites et bien d'autres.

Pros

La fonction "double page" et "E-mail" sont les fonctions préférées en plus de plusieurs autres. L'utilisation de Microsoft Publisher est simple, car s'intègre facilement avec d'autres produits.

Cons

Si possible, la fonction vectorisation graphique des images serait la bienvenue, car cela permettra qu'on reste sur le logiciel lorsqu'on souhaite vectoriser une image au lieu d'ouvrir encore une autre application pour vectoriser avant de revenir. Donc tous ces va-et-vient ne permettent pas de gagner en temps.

Switched from

[LibreOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/158981/LibreOffice/)

Difficultés d'utilisation.

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CB

Christie B.  
Communications  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Perfect solution for newsletters."

May 1, 2024

4.0

Pros

It is versatile and very easy to use. It syncs well with OneDrive and offers lots of features that are perfect for newsletters.

Cons

It lacks real-time collaboration, which is frustrating when trying to work together on documents.

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Kushan C.  
Planning Engineer  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Versatile tool to improve Professionalism"

August 27, 2023

5.0

Overall it is a user-friendly application in documentation. It helps me a lot in creating my documents in my day to day work.

Pros

This is a user-friendly application compared to other apps considering document management where I can save progress ( on PC or cloud) and continue later. Files can be stored and saved in a variety of formats as per the company's requirements. Multiple people working on the same project can easily edit the document by giving permission to access it. Document search is also accurate. Searching for texts makes easier since it can find even if the text is misspelled.

Cons

It does not support the latest features. Some Features can be added compared with other desktop publishing software referring to typography.

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Bruno A.  
Electromechanical engineer  
Industrial Automation  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent application to create professional publications for your company"

November 14, 2023

5.0

My experience with Microsoft Publisher is quite good, we are doing excellent with this application.

Pros

Microsoft Publisher is a great tool that helps and facilitates the creation of professional publications and the most important thing is that you can do it in a short time and easily, since the application is very easy to use, there are many free tutorials on how to do it. do it. Use it and get the best for your business. It has a very simple interface with tools that are easy to learn to use and create brochures, certificates, etc.

Cons

Microsoft Publisher I can say that I liked the entire application, and I even used it daily to create course certificates for my company. There is nothing I don't like about this app.

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Sam B.  
Planning and Systems Manager  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "How Tour Document Format in Microsoft Publisher"

April 13, 2023

4.0

This software provides many ready-made formats that we can easily change to create many advertising works and company newsletters. Even we were able to prepare a large part of the company's product catalogs with this software.

Pros

This software allows us to create our own custom format using templates built into professional documents such as newsletters, postcards, advertisements, invitations, brochures and more.

Cons

Through this software, we were able to create the company's newsletter, which was also used in the advertising section of the company's products. Because the newsletter was distributed between customers and employers. It is very easy to work with this software

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