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Using Perpetual Publisher alongside Office 365

I already have an Office 365 subscription and am aware that Publisher is being cancelled. If I was to purchase a perpetual Publisher license (we have far too many Publisher documents to change over to Word or PDF), can I run both suites at the same…

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asked 2026-09-30T07:20:10.63+00:00
Lucy Waqairagata 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-04T08:47:40.2433333+00:00
Kai-H 27,975 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Deeply disappointed

As a loyal Microsoft user I am extremely annoyed by your decision to withdraw Publisher. It takes no account of the needs of your customers as it is not suitably replaced by Word or Power Point. I use 365 for Publisher specifically and am deeply…

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asked 2026-10-02T17:58:50.91+00:00
Chris Dempsey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T03:08:35.6266667+00:00
Emma1-N 13,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to open old Publisher files

Now publisher has been discontinued how can I open old .pub files

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asked 2026-10-01T09:48:21.3166667+00:00
Andrew Wootton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T10:19:12.75+00:00
Aetherin 2,505 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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The closest substitute for Microsoft Publisher

Many common Publisher scenarios are available in other Microsoft 365 apps, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Please tell me ALL of the Microsoft Apps that have Publisher scenarios.

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asked 2026-09-30T03:08:59.4466667+00:00
Mike Brooks 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-01T06:38:04.6233333+00:00
Aaron Mathias 85 Reputation points
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Perpetual standalone Microsoft Publisher 2021 license

A MS chat agent linked me to purchase a Perpetual standalone Microsoft Publisher 2021 license from CDW. CDW processed the purchase with their promise to deliver the software digitally soon after the purchase. They took my full payment but never…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
asked 2026-09-28T21:39:31.27+00:00
George Perantoni 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T10:32:08.1966667+00:00
Kai-H 27,975 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Discontinuing Publisher is not in the customers best interest

I hate that Microsoft is discontinuing Publisher. I use it daily. I have purchased a standalone Publisher 2021 but can't get my Microsoft Office 365 to download with it installed. According to Software Mart Australia it should work if I uninstall…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
asked 2026-08-11T23:02:28.43+00:00
Diane Vessels 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-28T17:21:00.4966667+00:00
Jerry D 0 Reputation points
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Is there a way to lock the local version of Publisher downloaded from O365 so it is not deactivated after 1-Oct?

With Publisher being deactivated after 1-Oct., many have not converted their files to another format or learned to use an alternative to create their publications. Is there a way to lock the local version of Publisher downloaded from O365 so it is not…

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asked 2026-09-28T14:17:51.5833333+00:00
Bill Stuart 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-28T15:41:14.76+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to convert in bulk over 200 church programs with pictures from publisher to pdf

I have over 200 church programs with pictures. I need to convert them from Micro Soft Publishing to pdf. Please help. Thank you in advance, Minister Cynthia Carney ******@msn.com

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asked 2026-09-27T17:22:28.07+00:00
Cynthia 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-27T17:22:41.22+00:00

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Publisher only install

Can I use Publisher 2021 standalone with an Office 365 subscription? Or do I need to cancel my subscription and install Office 2021?

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asked 2026-09-25T07:58:58.3033333+00:00
Krista Welsh 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-25T15:04:26.6433333+00:00
Brenda Polzin 0 Reputation points
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Post Publisher Retirement Stress!

I use Publisher EXTENSIVELY for both personal and my small business. I have the application downloaded to my computer as part of an Office package. Will I still be able to access the files and the application, and continue creating using it, even though…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
asked 2026-09-24T16:17:03.29+00:00
Socrmom92 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-24T18:25:07.24+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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convert my labels from publisher

hi very similar question to you but i have of loads of labels with pictures which is best format to change these to continue to be able to edit ??

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asked 2026-09-23T07:50:40.6333333+00:00
paul white 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-23T12:39:49.0933333+00:00
paul white 5 Reputation points
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Discontinuation of Microsoft Publisher

Considering Publisher will have no support or security updates after October 2026; Will Microsoft suggestions for an alternative to Publisher be able to create designer text borders and what program will do this?

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asked 2026-05-25T16:14:45.92+00:00
Kimberly Traven 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T12:19:34.3466667+00:00
Aaron 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Publisher to PDF script erro

How do I fix this error when trying to convert all Publisher files to pdf? .\Convert-PubFileToPDF.ps1 : The term '.\Convert-PubFileToPDF.ps1' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the…

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asked 2026-09-22T14:16:11.9766667+00:00
Melissa 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T04:46:14.4466667+00:00
Senthil kumar 2,580 Reputation points
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How to install Publisher 2021 standalone and keep using my Microsoft 365 subscription

After much searching online, I just purchased a standalone copy of MS Publisher 2021 so that I will still have access to my .pub files after the notice that I will be rudely denied access to my files after October 1. I tried to install it, but it is…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
asked 2026-04-01T15:47:11.07+00:00
Liz Stefany 15 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-21T09:21:35.79+00:00
Lorna 0 Reputation points
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How can I do with WORD what I used to do with Publisher?

Publisher will no longer be supported by MS soon. What should I do with my existing .pub files? Is there a template or something that makes using WORD for newsletters, brochures, etc. easier?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
asked 2026-09-05T00:32:04.3366667+00:00
Fred Cowles 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-21T07:57:53.6166667+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Please don't retire Publisher

I am very disappointed that Microsoft is retiring Publisher in October 2026. I use Microsoft Publisher frequently for creating custom, print-ready materials, and I have not found another Microsoft program that provides the same functionality and ease of…

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asked 2026-09-21T00:41:48.0466667+00:00
Stephanie B 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-21T01:45:53.0633333+00:00
Zahid Barrera Ramirez 400 Reputation points
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Publisher - Original License

I had purchased a Publisher license and later installed Microsoft 365. How can reinstate my Publisher standalone license? Will current or future versions of 365 interfere with Publisher?

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asked 2026-09-20T17:59:38.3066667+00:00
Kate DiServio 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T21:22:56.7433333+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Can I still Use publisher?

I have had to download publisher and it is on my computer. Will I still be able to use it after it ends next month? I don't want to have to go through and save all the files since the majority of our work for our non profit is done with publisher. What…

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asked 2026-09-16T20:18:50.56+00:00
Vanessa Miller 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T19:48:03.7533333+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I purchase the perpetual version of Publisher?

I just learned that Publisher will be gone after Oct 1, 2026. I only have a 365 sub, and this is devastating! There is no way for me to convert 16 years worth of documents I have painstakingly created in that amount of time without working on this all…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | Other
asked 2026-09-13T00:57:15.89+00:00
Rebecca Seidl 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T20:16:19.95+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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converting .pub to .pdf files in bulk?

Does Miscrosoft have pre-written command(s) for converting Publisher format documents to .pdf files before Publisher program is taken down?

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asked 2026-09-15T14:38:37.0133333+00:00
Vicki Warhurst 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T16:32:49.1033333+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator