Microsoft Publisher

Belinda Amerman 0 Reputation points
2026-08-07T02:08:33.0533333+00:00

I received an email that Microsoft Publisher will not be available after Oct. 1, 2026. Will this affect my subscription to Microsoft Word?

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2026-08-07T02:08:45.8166667+00:00

No. The Publisher retirement does not mean Microsoft Word is removed from the subscription.

What changes is Publisher specifically:

  • After October 2026, Publisher will no longer be included in Microsoft 365.
  • Microsoft 365 subscribers will no longer be able to open or edit Publisher files in Publisher.
  • Many common Publisher tasks are expected to be done in other Microsoft 365 apps such as Word and PowerPoint.

If Word is part of the current Microsoft 365 subscription, Word remains the recommended replacement for many Publisher scenarios such as newsletters, labels, envelopes, letterhead, forms, and some cards or brochures.

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