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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 4 - Reviews of Microsoft Publisher

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AG

Alex G.  
Systems Engineer  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MS Publisher still has it all these years later"

November 24, 2023

5.0

Pros

I'm not afraid to admit it, I still love Publisher and use it whenever I need to make up a simple poster or print out some images. Word just doesn't work very well for these types of projects and Illustrator or InDesign is a massive overkill. In steps Publisher and you're done in minutes.

Cons

Sadly Publisher hasn't had much love by Microsoft for many years and hasn't really been updated in just as long. There's no AutoSave function for OneDrive and you don't get an X at the end of the file extension like its siblings, but it works and it gets the jobs it needs to do, done.

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KP

Kim P.  
Warehouse manager  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Essential Product"

January 13, 2023

4.0

This has been invaluable creating the 'table' pages I need for my job.

Pros

Once I learned (without training) how to use the program for the projects I am creating, it is wonderful. I create 'tables' for the bins of our technicians trucks. It is a rather essential item for our business.

Cons

The only problem I have come across is opening files I had saved to my One Drive. Trying to reopen them I have found that I have to open on that I saved on the computer, resaved that to my One Drive, close it, then I can open my files saved on my One Drive again.

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Stefano P.  
Technical drawing assistant  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "An advanced topography tool to make publications stand out. "

February 20, 2023

5.0

It is an intuitive tool, with practice you can achieve good designs. The limit is set by oneself.

Pros

Among its most notable features is that its customizable publications with professional-level scaling can be exported to various formats such as PDF, XPS and other image formats. This increases the range of compatibility with other applications. As for its use, it is intuitive, and as you practice you will improve the quality of your designs.

Cons

For certain designs and in order to save time it is necessary to have more than one collaborator working on the design at the same time. This function is not integrated in this software, it should be integrated and thus give the user the option to work individually or together. This is the only drawback I find, otherwise it is a good design application.

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AD

Anjanette D.  
Freelancer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher Review"

February 24, 2023

5.0

So far, using Microsoft Publisher software has been fantastic, and it has greatly helped me in creating professional documents. It is a huge help to me in making things easier. It is not only efficient, but it also saves a significant amount of time and effort.

Pros

I've been using Microsoft Publisher for nearly 4 years to create professional documents such as fliers, newsletters, and brochures, and I like how it has pre-designed templates for various types of documents that give me ideas and make it easy for me to create. I can also personalize the templates by inserting my own images and text.

Cons

This software is an excellent tool that I have used for many years, but it will be even better if they make some additional improvements and add more features.

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Florida Z.  
Secret  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Logiciel efficace "

November 8, 2023

4.0

Pros

C'est un logiciel qui te permet de réaliser des cartes dans n'importe quelle domaine

Cons

Sa ne te donne pas accès de copie ni coupé pour aller colé dans d'autres logiciels

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RA

Riza A.  
Marketing Assistant  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher for Publishing Company"

March 24, 2022

4.0

The business problem so far that I am solving with Publisher is the edit aspect working in a Publishing Company for a decade has really help me a lot. Making a form, booklet, flyers etc. really is a big problem solver for me and in my department.

Pros

One thing that I really appreciate about this product is that it is easy to use and really user friendly. I like how I can edit and arrange things easily making my work life less stressful. So really appreciate Microsoft Publisher.

Cons

I like the software so much, really really appreciate using this specially in the field of work that I am currently in. But I know that you know that a lot of competitive apps or website are trying to level up or sometimes exceeds the capacity of what Publisher can do I mainly pointing out to Canva, if you could upgrade and offer that same level I know and believe your sales will greatly improved since you have made a name for yourself already. So far that is the only update I have in mind.

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Alice Z.  
Freelance Translator  
Translation and Localization  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The very first product for a good document layout"

October 11, 2022

5.0

This is absolutely the very first software I used to make my documents look better and I had a positive experience with it, impressing my audience in many contexts.

Pros

Publisher offres a variety of features to make your documents look better than simple pages. It has a great numbers of option and everyone is easy to customize in many insights (font, colours, place of objects and text, images etc.).

Cons

The product is no longer included in the basic version of Microsoft 365 and you need to use the online version of the software to manage your old documents.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Illustrator  
Animation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Create Beautiful Layouts with Ease"

November 15, 2023

5.0

Pros

Microsoft Publisher is my software of choice for creating a broad range layouts. As a designer, I use it for creating anything from brochures, to personalized cards and even newsletters. It comes with beautiful templates that are easy-to-customize and can be effortlessly shared or exported for print and web.

Cons

Microsoft Publisher needs to purchased with other Microsoft software as a yearly subscription with Office 365.

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JD

Josh D.  
Training Developer  
Food Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher is a fantastic tool for your business!"

December 5, 2023

5.0

I have used it for 3 years in managing data and publishing my documents for peers and it’s always been a pleasurable experience.

Pros

I like that it is from the Microsoft corporation so there is already a familiarity with things. You know that it will be great quality and a cut above the rest.

Cons

The occasional crash but this happen infrequently.

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Amanda O.  
Proprietário  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Otimo software "

March 30, 2023

5.0

Pros

É um otimo software para elaboração de projetos, publicações diarias em redes sociais

Cons

A lentidão Quando precisamos conectar algo ao publisher para publicar algo fica extremamente lento

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Marisa Ö.  
Freelancer  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "“Microsoft publisher: MEDIA Template”"

December 3, 2021

5.0

A best app for creative printing and publishing that provides the ready-to-use template on Microsoft!

Pros

I have been using the Microsoft Publisher for 10 years ago. It has a variety of templates for media such as brochures, booklets, newsletter, and invitation. It is user friendly and a very good helper for you to create with the designed template and relate to the printer setting easily.

Cons

There are some limit functions like stickers and the template and features look very formal, it would be better if there are more creative looks. However, this is the best app for Microsoft and I do hope the team can develop it well.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Comunity Manager  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Diseñando contenidos con Publisher"

February 4, 2023

5.0

Es un muy buen programa para diseñar gráficos, contenido y figuras para publicaciones acadpemicas o de trabajo.

Pros

La calidad del contenido al guardar y desarrollar con Publisher es muy buena, a su vez que es fácil de manejar y usar sus herramientas en el espacio de trabajo.

Cons

Los formatos de archivos guardados deberían ser más integrados con formato como illustrator.

Alternatives considered

[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)[VistaCreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/175859/Crello/)[CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

Su integración con el paquete de Microsoft Office

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Gonzalo R.  
IT SAP Analyst  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher for your visual designs"

January 11, 2022

5.0

Great experience, easy to use. No need for fancy photo editing software! Depending on your needs, this might be a great option so you can use what already is included in the office package.

Pros

It is a fairly easy to use software, which is useful for designing and editing visual content intended to be published either printed or digitally. Much more comfortable to use than word or powerpoint for editing images, that is for sure! Offers a wide variety of templates and page sizes that make it a lot easier to create material such as diagrams and so on.

Cons

Features are not so intuitive, you would need to check the help offered by microsoft inside the software or on the internet.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

I didn't need complicated image editing tools, just basic stuff that Microsoft publisher has.

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LP

Leonel P.  
Técnico Docente  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Utilidad de Microsoft Publisher"

July 13, 2023

4.0

in general terms, it is excellent tool to design our work and projects, and best of all, it comes included in the office 365 package. it has been very useful for me.

Pros

It is very useful for creating business cards, diplomas, brochures, recipe books, invitations and newsletters.It is a tool that is ideal for graphic desing.Accounts with thousands of predesigned templates to edit, which translates into saving time, money and work.Allows us to incorporate our designs fonts, symblos, froms and additional elemente to give a better presentation to our work. So you can custoize the selected templates for you presentation.Let's say it's much more creative than other digital production tools.

Cons

Regarding storage capacity, it usually takes up a lot of space despite being a basic and simple program.

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JH

John H.  
President  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher - Excellent for newsletters, flyers, etc."

June 19, 2023

5.0

It is good for less complex projects like flyers and newsletters. It's family resemblance to other Microsoft Office programs makes it easy to learn for someone who regularly uses Word, Excel, and or Powerpoint. On the other hand, Adobe InDesign works better for complex projects and for someone who regularly uses other Adobe applications, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, etc.

Pros

Easy integration with other Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel. Much less expensive and much easier to learn than Adobe InDesign.

Cons

It is not as full featured as Adobe InDesign and thus is less suitable for complex projects or for interfacing with professional publishers.

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

It was rated as good as similar products and was included with MS Office. Also, it was easier to learn because of the resemblance to other MS products (Word, Excel, etc.) with which I was familiar.

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ML

Maycol L.  
baccalaureate in electricity  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "app for design of pages, magazines, etc."

May 10, 2023

4.0

I used it for various school work on a magazine and the production of a newspaper. It made it very easy for me to edit the pages, so I could give it the style I wanted. It is a bit complex if used "professionally", but if you understand the basics of the app you can do a lot of things.

Pros

I feel that it is a very complete app for newspaper/magazine style editing work, as well as being easy to use.

Cons

It is a bit expensive, as usual in office packages.

Alternatives considered

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

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

I started Publisher because I was watching videos on YouTube about Publisher and that got me interested in the product. Besides, I already had it on my computer through the office suite.

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Fongelos O.  
Réalisateur audiovisuel  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft Publisher est Super 👍"

September 28, 2023

4.0

Pros

Possibilité d'avoir des exemples de cartes et autres types de documents. Facile à comprendre et maîtriser

Cons

Un peu compliqué pour un vrai débutants mais s'en sortira à la longue

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JW

John W.  
Associate Pastor of Youth & Music Ministries  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A Good Product for Basic Content Creation"

May 23, 2023

4.0

A good product overall, which is usually purchased together with other Office products. I do really like Word and PowerPoint, which helps in moving over to Publisher. I've printed out wedding invitations and bulletins, and they turned out well.

Pros

It is pretty easy to use, especially for those familiar with Microsoft software. There are enough options to help you create solid material.

Cons

While there a good amount of resources at your disposal, I tend to find Canva to be a little better. I feel more comfortable in editing within Publisher though.

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MM

Masuzyo M.  
Busniness Manager  
Printing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher - Great For Beginners"

February 15, 2022

4.0

Overall, it's a great tool that will get any user straight into publishing and at a much lower cost. It has a smooth workflow that makes it easy to prepare publications and similar documents within a short space of time.

Pros

This software is extremely easy to use, especially for beginners when it comes to publication. My team team is able to quickly create document layouts for quick print operations without much hustle. It's also much cheaper compared t similar products on the market

Cons

It does not have as many templates as other more expensive software and you don't get as much control as you'd like on the final printed image.

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AB

Alberto B.  
Direttore  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Soluzione ottimale"

April 21, 2023

5.0

Un software utilissimo in svariate situazioni che si presenta in modo snello e moderno rilasciando risultati professionali dalla grafica altamente piacevole e gratificante

Pros

Abbiamo un ampio ventaglio di opzioni grazie alle quali si riesce in brevissimo tempo ad ottenere pubblicazioni dall' aspetto professionale. Ritengo che il costo di questo software paragonato ai benefici ottenuti è del tutto irrilevante e quindi consiglio a chiunque di valutarne l' utilizzo

Cons

Non ci sono aspetti negativi. Un software che si è rinnovato nel tempo ed è distribuito da una software house che non ha bisogno di presentazioni rendono l' esperienza di lavoro eccezionale

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SH

Sam H.  
Director of Administration  
Recreational Facilities and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sometimes nothing beats the dependable option!"

November 20, 2023

5.0

Pros

I've been using Microsoft Publisher since I was a student, so now that I'm in a professional role managing content for our nonprofit, I still default to it when Canva or other Microsoft Suite options aren't doing what I need. I can easily use all of the functions, it's very easy to troubleshoot, and we were able to get it at an unbeatable price.

Cons

It's certainly lacking some of the more refined features of other Microsoft software options but it's easy to take an existing design and make small changes without the most feature-heavy alternative.

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HD

Holly D.  
Construction Manager  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher makes everything pretty"

October 10, 2022

5.0

I started using Publisher to create simple flyers for events. As I realized how much more it could do with layering and creating depth my skills have improved. I have also taught many co-workers.

Pros

The ease of use is the best thing. Most everyone uses other Microsoft Software. So the same short cuts apply. Also the ability to save things in multiple formats is very beneficial.

Cons

I can't think of anything. I have been using this program for 15+ years. It continues to impprove each year.

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KD

Kandice D.  
Financial Secretary  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for the amateur graphic designer!"

December 28, 2022

5.0

Publisher has let me create some great work - from invitations to birth announcements, event posters to even an illustrated children's book. If I can think it, I can get creative and make it in Publisher!

Pros

I’ve been using Publisher for 20 years, and while it’s not as “hip” as its friends in the Adobe world, it gets the job done. I can create anything I need to - flyers, posters, invitations, cards, calendars, basically anything I need to print - and Publisher doesn’t take a Masters Degree in computer science to operate.

Cons

There are certain small features I wish were less clunky (like being able to see sample fonts when inserting word art just like you do when inserting plain text) - but those are specific to me, and not a disadvantage of the product overall.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Digital Sales  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Report e Brochure professionali per il mio business "

November 17, 2023

5.0

Complessivamente è un software che mi è molto utile per i miei report da produrre anche in forma cartacea. Lo utilizzo prevalentemente su Mac.

Pros

Ottima integrazione con software di grafica e foto ritocco di terze parti che utilizzo per modificare le immagini da inserire nelle presentazioni e nei documenti aziendali. Facile impaginazione di report e documenti dove è necessario attenersi a template professionali.

Cons

Fondamentalmente nulla, avrei gradito un maggior numero di template per la stesura di report tecnici e per il marketing.

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César C.  
Computer engineer  
Computer Hardware  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The basics never fail"

April 8, 2022

3.0

It is a design program where if you do not have great design skills, it can be ideal, it is easy to use, it does not have functionalities or complex interfaces. A basic but useful option.

Pros

I like that it is connected to the entire Microsoft ecosystem, it has a basic, intuitive, easy-to-use interface. It presents all the basic functionalities that a design program should have. It has great integration with other office programs. A very good service.

Cons

I do not like that there are not many options or unique features, it has the basic features, but little else. The gallery of templates is scarce.

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