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Save Publisher

I can't do it and I need to speak with a person on the phone who can help me not chat with someone by texting!!!

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-30T21:39:49.7+00:00
Zelphia Phillips 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T03:11:47.64+00:00
Xavier-D 13,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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continue using Publisher

Can I continue using Publisher after MS stops supporting it?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-10-04T16:08:51.4566667+00:00
Roger Joyner 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-04T20:36:31.6966667+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Publisher Does Not Convert to Microsoft Office Word As Claimed

Dear Microsoft Office Community I do not know how you can help me with this problem converting my MSO Publisher file into MSO Word, since Microsoft claimed this is possible, by first making the file into a PDF, then convert it to MSO Word The majority of…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-30T11:02:50.7166667+00:00
JeffreyTimothyValerie-8472 41 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T11:15:32.6833333+00:00
JeffreyTimothyValerie-8472 41 Reputation points
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Help ! Converting pub files

I have over 2000 pub files - what app is easiest to use to batch convert You wouldn't just leave loyal (since 1995) users out to hang

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-03-05T18:58:07.69+00:00
Arlis Sturdy 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T19:23:11.44+00:00
Luke-M 0 Reputation points
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Cancellation of Microsoft Publisher

can someone reach out to me concerning the cancellation of Microsoft Publisher. I have hundreds of files. Want to know if I order Publisher 2021 is it worth the high price that I may not be able to use with my Microsoft 365. If possible with my Microsoft…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-10-01T22:20:28.8766667+00:00
Charlene Moore 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T02:11:35.14+00:00
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I need to talk to a live person about saving my Publisher files for future use.

Publisher is ending. I use Publisher for many things. I have not found a solution to save, edit and use what I have already created. I also need to know what I can use that gives me what Publisher has provided.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-24T06:39:14.89+00:00
Tim Womack 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T06:41:18.9133333+00:00
Chloe-V 13,460 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Publisher - others have ask about this but there is no visible answer from Microsoft

Microsoft Publisher - others have ask about this but there is no visible answer from Microsoft **Can you use the Publisher program from Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows **alongside of Microsoft 365. I have used Publisher for over 25 years…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-10-01T01:57:51.4566667+00:00
Tom Barnes 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T02:26:35.6666667+00:00
EmilyS_726 30,360 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I'm trying to save my Publisher files before October 1st and I can no longer have access to them!

I was supposed to receive a call form one of your technicians at -removed for privacy- and the phone rang I was on hold and suddenly I was disconnected! Can you please have the technician call me back. Thank you!

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-30T21:01:20.1466667+00:00
Zelphia Phillips 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-01T02:18:50.26+00:00
Ian-T 13,280 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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need something to convert all my publisher files I have a lot and I use them often.

I need something to convert all my publisher files to and I have a lot and I use them often. A lot are 3D greeting cards I design. Please let me know what my options are and how to do so.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2025-12-02T23:36:38.46+00:00
deen lessard 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T22:27:50.9733333+00:00
Gretchen Eure 0 Reputation points
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Publisher alternative in 2026

It appears that the previous question was never answered by Microsoft. I upgraded to Office365 a year ago. This package that I entered into a contract with Microsoft to purchase included MS Publisher. Either Microsoft needs to keep Publisher alive, or…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-03-14T22:03:37.9066667+00:00
James Burr 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T21:36:30.4033333+00:00
REF Foundry 0 Reputation points
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Publisher 365 Files will end on October 1, 2026. What other program will open them after that?

If I purchase perpetual Office 2021, will I be able to open Publisher 365 files that I have created in it? If not, is there something else? I have used Microsoft Publisher since it was created and have thousands of files. The past three years I have…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-16T05:47:08.6066667+00:00
Mary Henderson 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-28T09:21:32.6666667+00:00
Enrico Piffer 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Publisher

Publisher is ending in October 2026. Is there any to way to keep my word and excel files in one of the newer options? If there is will my Publisher subscription runs in to next year so will I be credited for that time?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-26T11:41:05.51+00:00
Julie Buxton 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-28T02:40:53.0333333+00:00
Ian-T 13,280 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why are you discontinuing Publisher

I am so confused as to why you are discontinuing your best product that is loved and used by so many people. It is the ONLY reason we subscribe to Office 365. I have been looking for months and there is no other product available that even comes close to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-27T23:08:01.69+00:00
Elizabeth Lovell 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-27T23:08:13.0133333+00:00

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"I purchased Office Professional 2021 solely to continue using Publisher after retirement.

"I purchased Office Professional 2021 solely to continue using Publisher after retirement. I was advised that Office Professional 2021 and Microsoft 365 could coexist. Office Professional 2021 appears under Product Information, but Publisher still…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-27T12:50:38.58+00:00
C Otten 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-27T12:50:51.5833333+00:00

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Who can I complain to at corporate about discontinuing MS Publisher?!!

Please, please don't discontinue Publisher! I've used it for years, and I find it BETTER than Word! It's much more functional for all manner of documents, whereas Word is NOT. Word has too many limitations and is much more difficult to use. So many small…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2025-11-23T19:55:47.4833333+00:00
amirek 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-27T09:17:48.01+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Search for ".pub" still returning files already converted to .pdf or .docx

I've spent months converting .pub files using 2 methods: "Export to PDF" button "Save As" Word doc After verifying the document data converted or transferred successfully, each original .pub file was DELETED. The Trash Bin has…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-26T20:23:08.1733333+00:00
JD Moore 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-26T20:23:21.8633333+00:00

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MS Publisher

I want to download onto my PC a perpetual copy of MS Publisher. Where can I buy it?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-25T23:53:58.8133333+00:00
CARL ASHIZAWA 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-26T19:14:44.3033333+00:00
CARL ASHIZAWA 20 Reputation points
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Running Publisher 2021 in a virtual machine

I am still searching for a solution for the retirement of Publisher. I am a casual user and use it for producing all kinds of fun stuff - greeting cards, business cards (calling cards), iron-ons for t-shirts, coffee cups, caps, calendars, etc. I have 674…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-26T16:18:52.98+00:00
TerryHertel-1656 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-26T16:24:51.13+00:00
TerryHertel-1656 5 Reputation points
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Is there a macro for converting a batch of publisher files to word?

I want to convert a large number of publisher files to word. I am not the least bit proficient with macros. Has someone created a macro to convert a batch of files from publisher to word?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-04-26T16:23:56.5933333+00:00
Diane Scott 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-25T21:41:18.9333333+00:00
Bill Stuart 0 Reputation points
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Publisher stand alone

I have 365 on my new laptop but want only Publisher or Office 2021 for my old laptop. I use Publisher for so many things. I really need it!! I do not see either option at the Microsoft "store"

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For home
asked 2026-09-25T18:25:29.5+00:00
L Oliver 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-25T19:53:11.36+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator