Summary: Microsoft is set to discontinue support for Publisher after October 2026, affecting various versions of the software, with recommendations for users on how to transition their projects to supported formats. The company encourages converting existing Publisher files to PDF or Word and suggests alternative Microsoft applications for specific tasks. Users wishing to continue with the ‘Perpetual’ version can do so but will not receive updates or support after the cutoff date.
Affected: Microsoft Publisher users, individuals and organizations that rely on Microsoft 365
Keypoints :
- Publisher will be deprecated from Microsoft 365, affecting versions back to 2007.
- Users should convert .pub files to PDF or DOCX to ensure project accessibility.
- Third-party conversion tools exist but are not officially supported by Microsoft.
- Recommended alternatives for layout projects include Word, PowerPoint, or Designer.
- Users wishing to use a ‘Perpetual’ version can continue, without updates or support post-2026.