Microsoft Publisher Reviews & Product Details

It is superior to Word in a couple of ways. In Word, I usually stick to standard letters and documents, but with Publisher I have much more control over layout and objects. That extra control makes it easier for me to create templates for things like blog posts and marketing materials, and to position everything exactly the way I want.

The interface is very easy to use, especially since it feels similar to Word, Excel, and the other Office programs. You can also make cool labels that are colored or include integrated graphics. To really take advantage of those features, though, it helps to have a good printer and enough ink. Overall, I find it works really well for designing and editing brochures, flyers, and similar materials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main issue for me is the file type. I understand that the files need to be Publisher files, but I’d really like the option to open a PDF or another format directly, without having to open it and then copy and paste the image, information, or graphics into a new document. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Publisher to create worship bulletins for church. I like that I can import images, change fonts and complete most actions right from the page while I am working and not have to go into settings, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't really found any downsides to using Publisher. It's a lot easier than trying to set up in Word for example. the margins are easy to adjust and look more uniform than in Word. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Microsoft Publisher helps create documents for work. It speeds up the creation of invitations and posters for work events. I find it easy to use and old school, which works for me. I appreciate how it links into all my Microsoft products and saves on SharePoint, helping to preserve the documents and share them with my teammates. The initial setup was easy, just install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The AI features are lacking. It would be better if it included image generation models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This software was very popular five years ago. Its performance, pricing, and integrations were great, and they still are. However, the support and the user interface haven’t really been upgraded over the past five years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AI features are absent, the user interface feels outdated, and both integrations and overall performance could be improved. Support also doesn’t seem up to date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Microsoft Publisher to design different flyers and promotional items for events. I appreciate that it's easy to set up initial templates for our designs and then update them each year as needed. The interface is similar to other Microsoft software, so if you're familiar with Microsoft Word, it's not too difficult to figure out. I also found the initial setup very easy, as there isn't much setup involved apart from laying out our basic templates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't love how sensitive the text boxes are and sometimes words will get cut off and it is not always obvious when things need to be respaced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a Microsoft product. It came with the Microsoft package, but was hurting the Microsoft brand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The way it acts like it is an artistic platform, but it is far from that. The options are too vivid, too drastic, and too corny. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ease of use; quick graphic design software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I HATE that Microsoft is retiring the software in October 2026 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

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.

Publisher had good templates and modularity Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it was difficult to adjust the layers of the images and text. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

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.