Microsoft Publisher
Fewer than 5 people recommend it so far, so there's no written verdict. Here is what commenters said.
2recommend
2warn against
Dec 8, 2025first mention
May 30, 2026latest mention
Why people recommend it
“It's a useful, simple DTP package suitable for many less complex page layout scenarios.”
“I have fond memories of Publisher.”
Former DTP intern; family layout personon “Microsoft increases Office 365 and Microsoft 365 lic…”
Caveats and dissent
“this is the same company that is killing Publisher with no true alternative to open existing .pub files”
“sunsetting Publisher in October 2026”
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Who recommends it in their own words
Threads where it came up
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All comments 6
“this is the same company that is killing Publisher with no true alternative to open existing .pub files”
“It was a pretty ok product when I used it a couple years ago”
“It's a useful, simple DTP package suitable for many less complex page layout scenarios.”
“I have fond memories of Publisher.”
“its purpose has evaporated”
“sunsetting Publisher in October 2026”