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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

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Ignatius D.
ID
Electoral Official
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Flexible and Creative Tool with Impressive Templates"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

This tool allows for a great deal of creativity and feels much more flexible than Word, making it ideal for creating CVs thanks to its wide range of features. It also offers an impressive selection of templates, which makes it easy to design various types of promotional materials for businesses, including flyers, invitations, cards, and banners. The layout of Publisher is quite similar to Word, so if you are comfortable using one, you will likely find the other just as enjoyable to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

We usually create files on a Windows computer and then export them as PDFs for users who don't have Macs, but this process completely eliminates the ability to edit the documents. This tool also lacks many professional-grade design features and isn't intended for modern web development. While Publisher can feel somewhat clunky compared to other available programs, those alternatives don't offer the same level of detail as Publisher, so each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KT
Assistant Director, Corporate Relations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good Integration with Microsoft, but Publisher Lacks Unique Value and Modern Features"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

Publisher has some nice features and functions; and, I like that it's a part of the Microsoft program ecosystem making transfer of files and details much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

I believe Publisher has lost its unique value proposition. There are similar programs and find that many of the other alternatives are easier to use, have more functions, etc. If Publisher was quicker at adapting and adding functionality, I think it would be more competitve compared to competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Thomas S.
TS
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Old and Clunky: Switching to Google Docs"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

I like the fact that it was once an industry standard software for document creation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

It's old, clunky, and had it's day - I'm not surprised it is being sunset later this year. Have switched to Google Docs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Janeth Q.
JQ
Civil Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"MICROSOFT PUBLISHER: HELPING HAND FOR EVERY WRITER"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

As a writer, Microsoft Publisher gives me full control over layout and design, especially for formatting my books. I also used it to create promotional materials like flyers and previews for my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

The only downside is that it's not available on my mobile phone, so I can only use it when I'm on my laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sarah K.
SK
Child Nutrition Technician
Education Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"It's Great"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

It provides so many options to make great publications and it makes it easy to publish the information and put it together with other programs. I use it all the time, and implementing it with the needs of my department has been is super easy. We do not need a lot of customer support, but it is always there at the touch of a button. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

It is not always as user friendly as it could be, but it is definitely there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KH
Director of Quality
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I've used publisher for 25 years!"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

MS Publisher is my go to app for flyers, posters, brochures, memes and banners. It is easy to use, has the traditional Microsoft Office interface. I even create images by using the export or save as function to jpeg, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

I always dislike changes, but each edition that is issued will have them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jai S.
JS
Manager Key Accounts-International Business
Consumer Goods
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best tool for those who don't know coding"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

Our team likes irregular cropping, good control on layers in this software. We are using it in marketing department. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

The most important feature which is absent in Microsoft publisher is that we don't have any control on size of file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mark M.
MM
Head Western Trainer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"An old school classic for easy design"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

Really like the templates that are provided. Calendars have been very handy, business cards are useful, posters and fliers are good and I have even used the Resume in a pinch plus various other things I could do some editing to to make it my own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

Trying to transfer to other Microsoft programs is glitchy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
UP
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"So many rely on this, why is it ending?"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

I use Publisher to write three newsletters, make flyers, create teaching journals, and so much more. I appreciate that a photo stays where I place it, that I can wrap words into columns and on to additional pages with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

I dislike that Publisher is being DISCONTINUED. At least we have leadtime to find an alternative, but I am sorely diappointed at the efforts I must now take to convert legacy documents and the learning curve for a new product after over 20 years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

january l.
JL
business development
Financial Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"LOVE LOVE LOVE Publisher to use for marketing"
What do you like best about Microsoft Publisher?

I can easily add images and text without messing up the whole document - its way easier to use than word for flyers, brochures etc. I use it for everything- including converting images to pdf and vice versa. It is so easy to use and implement anyone can do it from a beginner to a computer whiz. If you have any trouble you can always contact customer support. Publisher integrates with Adobe well. I use this app daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Publisher?

There is nothing I do not like about Publisher- it is my favorite microsoft product out of all of their apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

9 months

Average Discount

8%

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