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Ho do i continue to use Publisher in my Microsoft subscription 365 after October as I would like to continue using this software
A desktop publishing application from Microsoft that focuses on page layout and graphic design.
Where can i purchase a Perpetual one time version of publisher and can i install it now
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Hi, Maria Murace
Yes, you can purchase and install a perpetual version now, but there are a couple of important points to consider.
Publisher 2021 is not normally sold separately through Microsoft anymore. The current Microsoft option is Office Professional 2021, a one-time purchase for one Windows PC that includes Publisher, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Availability and pricing may vary by country, so check the Microsoft Store listing for Office Professional 2021. Publisher is Windows-only and is not available for Mac.
You can install it now. However, installing Office Professional 2021 alongside an existing Microsoft 365 installation on the same PC can cause licensing or installation conflicts because both commonly use Click-to-Run. It is recommended that you purchase and redeem the license now, but avoid installing the full Office 2021 suite over Microsoft 365 unless you are prepared to remove Microsoft 365 first.
Hi, Maria Murace
Unfortunately, you will not be able to continue using Publisher through a Microsoft 365 subscription after October 1, 2026. Publisher will be removed from Microsoft 365, and subscribers will no longer be able to open or edit .pub files in the Publisher app. There is no subscription setting or supported workaround that will keep it active.
Before that date, it is recommended that you convert important Publisher files. Open each file, select File > Save As, and save a PDF copy for viewing or printing. If you need to edit the content later, Word can open the PDF and convert it into an editable document, although complex layouts may change. A PowerShell conversion script is also available for people with many .pub files.
A perpetual, one-time-purchase version of Publisher can still be installed and used after October 1, but it will be unsupported and will not receive updates. It is not included with your Microsoft 365 subscription. For future projects, Word or PowerPoint are the recommended alternatives. See Publisher retirement guidance.
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Hi, Maria Murace
It has been a while and I am writing to see how things are going with this issue.
Have you had a chance to check the replies provided?
Any update would be appreciated.