1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Desktop Publishing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-publishing) 4. [Microsoft Publisher Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-publisher/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_956058913e41e97bb6879cf2871f678b/microsoft-publisher.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/microsoft-publisher/reviews) [ Microsoft Publisher ](/products/microsoft-publisher/reviews) (1,005)4.3/5 Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application designed to help users create professional-quality publications with ease. It offers a range of pre-designed templates and intuitive tools, enabling the creation of various materials such as brochures, newsletters, greeting cards, and more. With a focus on page layout and design, Publisher allows for precise control over text, images, and other elements, ensuring that the final product appears exactly as intended, whether in print, online, or via email. Key Features and Functionality: - Pre-Designed Templates: Access a wide array of customizable templates to quickly start projects like brochures, newsletters, and postcards. - Advanced Layout Tools: Utilize detailed rulers and guides for accurate placement of text and images, ensuring a polished and professional appearance. - Image Editing Capabilities: Incorporate high-quality images with built-in editing tools, allowing for adjustments and enhancements directly within the application. - Mail Merge Functionality: Personalize publications by merging text and images from databases, ideal for creating tailored marketing materials. - Versatile Publishing Options: Share publications through various formats, including print, email, or export to industry-standard non-editable formats. Primary Value and User Solutions: Microsoft Publisher empowers users, particularly small businesses and individuals without formal design training, to produce high-quality, professional publications in-house. By providing user-friendly tools and templates, it eliminates the need for expensive design software or professional designers, making it accessible for creating marketing materials, event invitations, and more. This accessibility ensures that users can maintain brand consistency and effectively communicate their messages to their target audience. Show More * * * ### 18 Discussions ### 22 Participants ### 48.0 Nps Score Already have Microsoft Publisher? ### All Microsoft Publisher Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Kisha C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kisha C.") KC Loading... [Kisha C.](https://www.g2.com/users/304025b0-33a5-4483-8d9c-4ea4c0fc5ab5 "Kisha C.") • over 5 years ago Operation PM Operation PM More Options - [ # What improvements or resources do you hope Publisher adds? ](/discussions/49519-what-improvements-or-resources-do-you-hope-publisher-adds) A wish list of tools/resources needed [ Desktop Publishing Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/desktop-publishing-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Microsoft+Publisher+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Microsoft+Publisher+Discussions+section.&title=Microsoft+Publisher+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fmicrosoft-publisher%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Microsoft+Publisher+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fmicrosoft-publisher%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fmicrosoft-publisher%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Microsoft+Publisher+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fmicrosoft-publisher%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2%0aAsk+Microsoft+Publisher+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Microsoft+Publisher+Discussions+section.) 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