# Page 7 | Microsoft Publisher Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Microsoft Publisher

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 7 - Reviews of Microsoft Publisher

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NS

Nicole S.  
Corporate Secretary  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy Design Publishing with least amount of learning curve."

August 1, 2022

5.0

Pros

I love that this feature is part of the Microsoft package. It is fairly simple to use if you already are accustomed to Word. You can create documents of all types with quite a bit of design control to give a professional look.

Cons

There are some limitations to it, and realize that it doesn't quite give the same creativity options as does other softwares, such as Illustrator. But for the money packaged with other Microsoft tools I already use, it is adequate for simple projects.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Associate Pastor  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Sufficient Software Application"

March 23, 2022

3.0

We have recently switched to using a different program that we like much better.

Pros

If you are committed to Microsoft, this is a sufficient publishing application for entry level publishing efforts.

Cons

It can be difficult to navigate the controls and understand exactly how different formatting function will affect the ultimate look of your design piece. Sometimes the language is simplified, so it can make it difficult to know what each function is actually doing.

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BM

Barry M.  
Corporate Director, Marketing and Communications  
Plastics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "It is a VERY basic desktop publishing software...but don't get your hopes up"

October 25, 2022

2.0

I've used Publisher since it first came out and it hasn't gotten much better, while other tools have improved dramatically. Indesign blows Publisher out of the water with its capabilities and features. You might as well use Word and fidget with layout settings vs. relying on Publisher in most cases.

Pros

Anyone who can use basic Office software can use Publisher. That's VERY good news for the basic users.

Cons

There are so many features missing that would help make this software better: Integration with image editing software, Grid alignment that actually worked, rulers and guides that were more flexible in use, text alignment, and the general ability to color correct as a part of the output process would be good starts.

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

I still use Publisher because we have some of our users rely on it and I have to finalize their print publications with it. Otherwise I'd abandon it.

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DC

Daniel C.  
Application Support Analyst  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Administrator"

June 8, 2022

4.0

Pros

The product is easy to use and can integrate with all Microsoft products

Cons

Cannot integrate with other out of Microsoft products

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IB

Isaac B.  
Intern  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft Publisher"

January 31, 2022

5.0

Using the software was good because it was easy to use, and it had great templates that one could actually customize and make great content like cerfificates, brochures and articles with great designs .

Pros

What i like about this software is that it allows great designs that someone can even use to make appealing certificates and news articles for newspapers or magazines. I use it most of the time to create articles for magazines and the templates are of good quality.

Cons

Yes in future i would like to see options where one could actually insert a video kind especially in articles for online reading so that the article could attract a large audience especially the Youth.

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MM

Matheus M.  
Gerente de compras  
Retail  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Publisher tenta, mas ainda perde muito para outros players"

May 3, 2023

3.0

Rápida, casual e pouco marcante.

Pros

Ele é da Microsoft, o que passa alguma segurança, e ao mesmo tempo gera muita expectativa. De maneira geral, ele resolve e armazena bem os arquivos.

Cons

Comparado a outros players, como o próprio canva, que se bem gerido e nas mãos corretas, pode ser um editor de documentos, o publisher está muito atrás.

Alternatives considered

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

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

Durante o período de teste, foi pelo peso do nome, e após escolhemos trocar ele por outra opção.

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Lourdes G.  
Asistencia al Cliente  
Supermarkets  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publicar de manera fáil con Microsoft"

February 6, 2023

3.0

Publisher nos brinda una serie de opciones que permiten tener presentaciones digitales o impresas de tal forma que se vean con una apariencia profesional. Es ideal para el usuario no habilidoso o con no profesional.

Pros

Fácilidad de uso, integración con otras herramientas de MS-Office, variedad de plántillas.

Cons

Es poco profesional, podría llegar a unos mejores niveles teniendo en cuenta los competidores.

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

Venía con el paquete MS- Office

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MM

Marilyn M.  
Master en Lingüística y español  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great publications"

October 18, 2023

5.0

It has been a motivating experience, although I still have to learn

Pros

The possibility of having several tools in the same place, producing attractive material and receiving online support

Cons

As I am learning, there are processes that still involve a challenge.

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RM

Randy M.  
Director Corporate Operations  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher for Trucking"

March 22, 2024

5.0

Pros

Ability to create documents with graphics and images together

Cons

they removed it from the standard Microsoft suite

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Technical Consultant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Not an handy tool"

December 31, 2023

3.0

Pros

This tool looks good with UI and usability within small tasks. Features in the tools are not enough to complete your task

Cons

Less than what we think about this product not an user friendly product

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PH

Pascale H.  
Administratif assistant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good software for non professional "

August 17, 2021

4.0

It's easy to use by beginners

Pros

Very easy to use, friendly interface, can create almost anything on it.

Cons

Page manipulation can be difficuly and measurements units by default in inch

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RS

Rui S.  
Supplier development  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher"

September 4, 2023

5.0

Pros

Ferramenta muito fácil de usar para criar e editar, por exemplo, cartões personalizados, etiquetas, manuais, etc.

Cons

Sem pontos negativos a apontar, sendo muito completo de acordo com as minhas necessidades.

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MT

Mike T.  
Director  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Content created"

December 29, 2023

4.0

Pros

We use Publisher a lot next to other creative platforms. It’s nice to have to more detailed control over elements in our graphics and pamphlets.

Cons

Publisher can be a bit clunky compared to other programs that are out there. But they don’t allow for the detail that publisher does so they off balance one another.

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NS

Nicole S.  
Nurse Practitioner  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good program for making pamphlets, etc. "

December 8, 2023

5.0

Good overall. Helps make colorful, meaningful content to share with others.

Pros

Easy to use. Conveniently makes page boundaries and makes it easy to see how items will look after folding (ie for trifold pamphlets).

Cons

Some formatting features can be a little difficult to use.

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RT

Ronald T.  
Transport Manager  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Publication "

October 14, 2023

5.0

Pros

I use Microsoft publisher to design Newsletters and book covers.

Cons

Microsoft publisher has a lot of tools to use in publications.

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nJ

naween J.  
Asst. professor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft Publisher: A complete package with professional design and tools."

March 3, 2023

5.0

This software is helping me to save too much time, less formatting is needed.

Pros

This software is very user friendly,its all tools are very supportive ,Its in built layout design are indeed very helpful to make content on it.

Cons

all tools are very supportive for me, I never feel any thing dislike.

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jhn O.  
Web Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Publisher Review"

December 23, 2021

5.0

This software has helped me in designing a lot of cards and certificates besides many other items

Pros

This software helps in doing a lot of design just but to mention certificates, cards e.t.c.

Cons

This product has requires some time for you to fully learn how to use it

Reason for choosing Microsoft Publisher

It offers many features and using it is not very difficult

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DK

Dan K.  
Manager  
Computer Hardware  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very easy to use"

November 28, 2023

5.0

Pros

The user is good for creating instructional materials and to be printed easily

Cons

No cons only I recommend it for its functionality

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SS

Stephen S.  
Sales Coordinator  
Chemicals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Publisher Has Been A Life Saver"

September 7, 2022

5.0

My overall experience with Microsoft publisher has been a very good one. It has helped our business thrive can be more successful.

Pros

Publisher was very easy to use and set up. The software is very efficient and makes for high quality designs. Everything we have designed to publisher exceeds the quality of the industry standard.

Cons

Everything about publisher has been amazing and we do not have any complaints of any sorts.

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MJT

Mary Joy T.  
Small Business Owner  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft Publisher Effeciency "

February 18, 2023

5.0

Overall, my experience in using Publisher is great so far. It's very inexpensive but has great features and very easy to use.

Pros

Publisher just like the other Microsoft softwares is an effecient tool that enable us to create quality brochures, flyers, banners etc.. because it provides ready to use templates. It's very easy to use that even the non techsavvy people can use it.

Cons

Has a limitation in sizing the image and difficult to integrate with other softwares other than Microsoft.

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SB

Sangeeta B.  
Intern  
Research  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Scientific Poster Management"

September 28, 2023

4.0

Pros

It has never been so easy and effective to manage my scientific poster for academic conferences.

Cons

There is nothing that I hate about it but maybe it has so much that can be done I fail to use it properly.

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HS

Heidi S.  
Graphic Designer  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Software that is very flexible"

March 3, 2022

5.0

Pros

The flexibility- need to write a resume, paper, or letter? It works great! Need to design a simple graphic-it works well also!

Cons

It does have limited features when it comes to designing but I often recommend it to people who cannot afford a more robust software.

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JM

Jarrett M.  
Analyst  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy image creation "

August 26, 2022

5.0

Nothing but good experiences with this program

Pros

I like that images are easy to upload and modify inside of the program. Many color options available to do exactly what you want. East to create artistic projects. And if your unable to share this you always have the option to print to pdf writer and print with another program

Cons

When choosing a font it would be nice to see the words or numbers that you have highlighted in that font before selecting g that as the font

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TP

Tonino P.  
impiegato  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ottimo per animare, descrivere informare"

September 3, 2023

5.0

Con questo sw sono riuscito ha realizzare in modo semplice e veloce piccoli documenti ottimamente impaginati, piccoli libretti, brochures , menù e locandine in vari fomati

Pros

La facilità/semplicità velocità di creazione menù, brochures, inviti e locandine

Cons

nessun inconveniente avrei voluto più forme e immagini senza doverle importare

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AU

ArunaJyothi U.  
Freelancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Flexible Publisher"

April 1, 2022

5.0

It allowed me to be innovative.It enables me hundreds in making my presentation clear.Best at all my tiers.

Pros

Microsoft Publisher has been helping me to create substances for my initiatives on the grounds that years at school,at my engineering and now at my workplace. Hence it performs a totally indispensable role in my discipline of work.

Cons

It is genuinely smooth to apprehend and used it.Also Microsoft Publisher should have some more inventory templates for diverse writer-primarily based creations. They may also add greater text styles and stock photographs also motion pictures.

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