# Page 5 | Microsoft Publisher Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 5 - Reviews of Microsoft Publisher

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Jermaine W.  
Internal Audit Officer  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Quick, easy and high quality publishing"

November 17, 2021

4.0

Pros

Publisher is virtually free to users using Windows PC as part of the Office package. Beginners can easily select from a variety of templates arranged in different categories to suite their publishing needs. No real knowledge of publishing required, just simple editing of information. More seasoned users can design and layout documents as they please whether it be for business use or just creating a flier or birthday card for a love one.

Cons

For new users without any publishing skills might find it difficult to create documents from scratch. Certain version of office does not include publisher as part of the Office Suite.

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Elizabeth H.  
Solutions Consultant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Simple to use "

March 1, 2022

5.0

Microsoft Publisher is very easy to use and can help anyone create beautiful, professional-looking publications. You can custom create your own greeting cards, flyers, brochures, business cards, posters, and more! It saves you money from paying for a professional service. I've been using this program for decades for personal and business purposes.

Pros

Very easy to use for anyone. Comes with pre-built templates for everything! Flyers, brochures, cards, posters, etc! You can easily upload images or use the image library provided by Microsoft online. They have tons of free photos, clipart, and more to use. You can custom create anything even without a template.

Cons

I'd like to be able to create and save my own templates in the template library to use. I have to save them to my computer which isn't horrible, but it would be nice to create and save additional templates within the program.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Adjunct Professor  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Desktop Publishing with Microsoft Ease"

December 6, 2022

4.0

I've used Publisher for years to make flyers, infosheets and even multi-page booklets. It's perfect for quick mock-ups, but powerful enough for full-fledged bleed printing at a commercial printer.

Pros

When you sit down to use Publisher, it simply feels familiar like other Microsoft products. Adobe killed off PageMaker and this is the closest available to fill the gap for proper desktop publishing. And it fills it wonderfully, with power and ease. Additionally, it provides quick and easy compatibility with other Microsoft products.

Cons

If you're looking for a quick page layout, it's still a bit bulky and has a slight learning curve if you're not familiar with DTP.

Alternatives considered

[Pagemaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/230079/PageMaker/)[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

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TA

Turan A.  
IT Admin  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MS Publisher for fast publishing"

December 26, 2022

4.0

Pros

MS Publisher prepares business cards, catalogues, brochures etc. Thanks to the ready-made templates it contains, you can make a very quick start. Other templates downloaded from the cloud are much shorter and customizable. It has a simple and easy to use interface. Much more useful against specific programs

Cons

More effective features can be added. More publicity is also needed to increase attractiveness.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Dirección  
Online Media  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Una buena alternativa, algo generica"

August 9, 2023

5.0

La utilizo para tener un control de documentos, para maquetar documentos y libros que uso para publicar online y para imprimir.

Pros

Me ayuda sobre todo en la gestión de documentos al momento de necesitar maquetar, al momento de organizar plantillas para poder publicar y organizar elementos documentales y libros.

Cons

No me disgusta, pero si podría tener más funcionalidades, se queda en elementos genéricos que se pueden lograr con otras herramientas.

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Doleresse F.  
consultante RGPD  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Graphisme au top pour les debutant"

January 23, 2023

4.0

Pros

Super outil de graphisme pour les débutant, permet de créer des designs basique mais qui font le boulot

Cons

moins performant que la concurrence, difficultés de formaté les design pour les adapter aux pages reseaux sociaux

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Renee Carmin R.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Useful tool for document process"

November 20, 2023

5.0

Pros

I like that you can create templates for different kinds of documents.

Cons

It has become a little outdated since ther are many online tools that are free and integrate other tools that Microsoft Publisher doesn't have .

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SP

Sanya P.  
Supplier  
Business Supplies and Equipment  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to use "

September 30, 2023

5.0

Microsoft publisher is for creating web pages, certificate, banners and others.

Pros

Microsoft publisher is easily used to design certificate and web pages without limitations.

Cons

Microsoft publisher is slow sometimes when conn to internet.

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NC

Nicolas C.  
Régisseur  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Un complément au pack office"

October 18, 2023

4.0

Publisher est inclus dans le pack office education. C'est un bon complément aux autres logiciels présents. Même si certains peuvent se dépanner avec Powerpoint (qui est plus adapté aux présentations), Publisher permet de faire des création plus professionnelles.

Pros

Publisher est un logiciel de création de contenu qui facilite la mise en page.Plusieurs modèles sont inclus d'origine.

Cons

Le Logiciel est réservé aux utilisateurs de PC, il faudra trouver une autre alternative pour travailler sous MAC.

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RA

Riley A.  
Sales Coordinator  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Professional"

January 15, 2024

5.0

Pros

Microsoft Publisher has been such a huge blessing for our Resort. We use the Publsiher services frequently for our banquets and events. I really enjoy how easy to navigate Publisher is. Our Team can all go in and look edit/retrieve a project, which is super helpful.

Cons

Something that I think can be updated in Microsoft Publisher, is to offer more page design options. I do enjoy the page designs in Publisher, however I wish there were a few more options to choose from.

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IK

Inzie K.  
Area supervisor  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Certification "

October 18, 2023

4.0

I use publisher to design recognition and appreciation certificates to award the employees.

Pros

Documents created in Microsoft publisher are easily saved in different formats as liked by the use, I can save documents as an image of jpeg,PNG or other extension.

Cons

Only the challenge is that publisher has old templates hence need to be updated to new designed templates.

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AC

Aisa C.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "MS Publisher Review"

July 19, 2022

5.0

Using this software is good. I will still continue to use this product in some of my works.

Pros

Before other software emerge, I am using ms publisher in creating and designing instructional materials for my class. I find some features of this software good and user-friendly. I love the fact that I can create various sizes of instructional materials using the software. I can also make cards, flyers, brochures, and many more using MS Publisher.

Cons

The layouts and features of this software are lesser compared to other software. Sometimes it can be complicated. I don't like the editing features of this product. Not suitable for graphics designing and photo editing.

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PC

Pete C.  
Owner  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "PUBLISHER Captions!"

July 5, 2023

5.0

Publisher has been with me in one form or another for over two decades, and I look forward to continuing the relationship.

Pros

Publisher always has a resource for me to augment my captions.

Cons

As a mid level or top tier content and graphics user, Publisher lacks for nothing.

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VR

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

### "Documenti perfetti in poco tempo"

February 23, 2023

5.0

Lo utilizzo a lavoro per creare documenti pdf per presentazioni interne, poster, altro documento pubblicitario da esporre in negozio l

Pros

Facilita del gestire livelli. In poco tempo si può fare un collage di immagine per un poster, un biglietto o altro da esportare in pdf.

Cons

Quando le immagini sono molto grosse e pesanti risulta un po’ lento. Colpa magari del device su cui è installato

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Co-owner  
Libraries  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher is a good tool for desktop publishing that comes as part of Microsoft Office"

December 27, 2021

4.0

Publisher works pretty well but you can’t help but feel it’s a little outdated now, though if you have the right idea you can make it do any desktop publishing project you have in mind.

Pros

If you have an office licence or subscription you likely already have this tool. It works well for building print projects like cards, brochures and posters etc. We originally used Publisher to mock up some advertising flyers but eventually moved to canva.com because it was far more modern and had a lot of features we needed in its free tier.

Cons

I don’t think it would be worth getting a whole Microsoft Office licence or subscription just to get access to this tool. There are better free tools out there online such as canva.com. As far as Publisher goes, it feels a little outdated now.

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Ángel C.  
Community Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A lousy graphic design tool."

October 29, 2021

2.0

This program is okay only if your goal is to used it as an academic tool. But using it to make publications for a real life business is a BAD idea. Just don't purchase it, unless your kid needs it for school. Or unless it actually comes for free in a subscription. But trust me: you'll never use it. When I started in my position, I immediately requested to switch from this, to a better, more professional product.

Pros

It's cheap compared to better products. That could be actually the only pro. It's also easy to use, but that's because it's very basic.

Cons

Designs made in this software look like 90s posters. It's simply really bad. The user interface is boring, which is bad for a graphic design tool. Picture Excel, but as a design tool. This program can be used to make magazines... For kids under 10, maybe.

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Marie M.  
Entrepreneur  
Cosmetics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for all your creative business needs!"

May 10, 2022

4.0

Pros

Like most Microsoft products, Microsoft Publisher comes standard depending on the package of Microsoft Office you purchased. It can also be purchased as a stand alone software. Getting started don't require much technical knowledge and things are even more with easy to edit templates designed to suit different purposes. Persons with more technical design knowledge can design flyers, business cards, labels etc., from scratch using the blank form. If you ever used any office products before the interface should give that familiar feeling and experience. Another good thing is that your design will be as is when printed or export.

Cons

The product could do with some demo videos to help users.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Associate Manager  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher Works "

February 27, 2024

3.0

Pros

Publisher provides a great deal of templates that can be used in manipulated to fit the needs of whatever project you may be working on.

Cons

Some of the content seems a little bit dated and old. There are faster and better programs available online, as well as Microsoft Word tends to work as good, if not better than publisher.

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Teembo D.  
Photographer  
Photography  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Designing made easy"

July 14, 2022

5.0

Pros

Lots of pre designed templates to choose from.

Cons

Publisher has always been my go-to software and the unfortunately it's only on windows platform.

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AK

Ashok K.  
Management Trainee  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Customize as You Want"

March 2, 2023

5.0

Pros

We can Design and Picturize as we wanted to be. Easy to Convert image to pdf. The best thing is it is compatible to use with other Microsoft apps .Grammatical check also can be done easily.

Cons

If it is implemented to mobile it will be good. File size option should be more.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Opératrice  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Microsoft publisher le meilleur ?"

May 10, 2023

5.0

Les modèles de conception préfabriqués de Publisher permettent aux utilisateurs de gagner du temps lors de la création de documents en leur offrant des modèles prédéfinis à personnaliser, Avec Publisher, les utilisateurs peuvent créer des documents professionnels avec des mises en page et des designs soignés, des polices et des images de haute qualité, ce qui leur permet de présenter une image professionnelle à leur public cible.

Pros

Conception des cartes de visite, traitement de texte pour créer des documents professionnels

Cons

Les fichiers Publisher ne sont pas aussi largement compatibles que les fichiers Microsoft Word ou Excel, ce qui peut causer des problèmes lors de l'échange de documents avec d'autres utilisateurs qui n'ont pas Publisher.

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HF

Hylda F.  
Marketing Consulting  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for Basic Graphic Design"

October 25, 2022

4.0

Overall, Publisher is a great program for creating standard size flyers, cards, or email marketing designs. Not the best program for the creating, uniquely-sized items for high quality printing.

Pros

This is a great, user-friendly product for creating standard size marketing materials, particularly for email marketing.

Cons

For high resolution/high quality print materials, this is not the most ideal program to use.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/)

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KK

Kathy K.  
Communications Director  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Product!! Easy to use."

January 27, 2022

5.0

Very easy to use, I have implemented fellow teammates to use this program as well. It is a lot easier to teach than Microsoft Word.

Pros

I love to be able to manipulate my document with ease. It is a very user friendly program. I love it over a word document program.

Cons

I do not have anything negative to say at all. I love this software.

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HM

Hugh M.  
director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher has made monthly newsletters a breeze."

June 21, 2023

5.0

Overall, I have been happy with the performance of Microsoft Publisher.

Pros

It integrates with word and excel. It is easy to insert photos and charts into our newsletter.

Cons

I dislike the fact that text that is in excess for the space is hidden.

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DL

Debbie L.  
Owner  
Events Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I love Microsoft Publisher"

December 20, 2021

5.0

I have used this for years and on a weekly basis. It is easy to use, import pictures and other graphics in to the project and to print them on multiple formats and printers.

Pros

It is very easy to use, add design sheets, edit and make corrections to flyers, cards, posters and other signage. You can fit to page, add pictures, word text and word art. So easy and user friendly.

Cons

Nothing. I love it all. I have never had a problem with this software.

Alternatives considered

[CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

I chose both for different reasons

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