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Microsoft Publisher

What Is Microsoft Publisher?

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing solution designed to help businesses generate layouts, manage content and add images.

Who Uses Microsoft Publisher?

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Microsoft Publisher Software - Create documents using a range of built-in templates
Microsoft Publisher Software - Share documents through multiple methods
Microsoft Publisher Software - Use built-in or custom color schemes to customize documents

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Reviews of Microsoft Publisher

Average score

Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Service
4.4
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.5

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Kushan
Kushan
Planning Engineer in Sri Lanka
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Versatile tool to improve Professionalism

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall it is a user-friendly application in documentation. It helps me a lot in creating my documents in my day to day work.

Pros:

This is a user-friendly application compared to other apps considering document management where I can save progress ( on PC or cloud) and continue later. Files can be stored and saved in a variety of formats as per the company's requirements. Multiple people working on the same project can easily edit the document by giving permission to access it. Document search is also accurate. Searching for texts makes easier since it can find even if the text is misspelled.

Cons:

It does not support the latest features. Some Features can be added compared with other desktop publishing software referring to typography.

Balazs
Designer in Hungary
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great app for publish

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

I've been use Publisher many years ago to create documents and design it to my own. Easy to use!

Cons:

I don't have any bad experiences about this Publisher app.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Goods, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Publisher Works

3.0 9 months ago

Pros:

Publisher provides a great deal of templates that can be used in manipulated to fit the needs of whatever project you may be working on.

Cons:

Some of the content seems a little bit dated and old. There are faster and better programs available online, as well as Microsoft Word tends to work as good, if not better than publisher.

Gabriel
Sales Agent in US
Insurance Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Publisher

4.0 2 months ago

Pros:

It is a very beginner user friendly software.

Cons:

No cons regarding Microsoft Publisher and its services

Christie
Communications in US
Religious Institutions, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Perfect solution for newsletters.

4.0 7 months ago

Pros:

It is versatile and very easy to use. It syncs well with OneDrive and offers lots of features that are perfect for newsletters.

Cons:

It lacks real-time collaboration, which is frustrating when trying to work together on documents.

Randy
Director Corporate Operations in US
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Publisher for Trucking

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

Ability to create documents with graphics and images together

Cons:

they removed it from the standard Microsoft suite

Renee Carmin
Renee Carmin
Teacher in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Useful tool for document process

5.0 last year

Pros:

I like that you can create templates for different kinds of documents.

Cons:

It has become a little outdated since ther are many online tools that are free and integrate other tools that Microsoft Publisher doesn't have .

Richard
CEO in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Religious Institutions, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Publisher A Very Useful Product

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Very good product for the price and it was easy to use and learn

Pros:

Ease Of Use in all of our projects as opposed to online software

Cons:

Updates were not always timely for our needs

Ann Katrin
Office manager in Germany
E-Learning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Trustworthy software - a bot outdated

3.0 10 months ago

Pros:

If you are familiar with other Microsoft Softwares, it is easy to understand, learn and use.

Cons:

In comparison to other softwares it lacks a lot of features. Many - even free - apps have more options, often even easier to use.

Kristin
Senior Research Assocaite in US
Biotechnology, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great for making information look good

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

I like how to makes documents look super professionally done

Cons:

It is a learning curve in regards to using this program effectively.

Tarmetria
Office Assistant in US
Utilities, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft

5.0 last year

Pros:

I like how easy it is to write or proof read or maintain a slide show etc . Very useful for those in the industries of office and business and banking . Maybe each review you can become more successful in your micromanaging career!!

Cons:

There’s nothing that I don’t like about Microsoft

Riley
Sales Coordinator in US
Hospitality, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Professional

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

Microsoft Publisher has been such a huge blessing for our Resort. We use the Publsiher services frequently for our banquets and events. I really enjoy how easy to navigate Publisher is. Our Team can all go in and look edit/retrieve a project, which is super helpful.

Cons:

Something that I think can be updated in Microsoft Publisher, is to offer more page design options. I do enjoy the page designs in Publisher, however I wish there were a few more options to choose from.

Inzie
Area supervisor in Uganda
Telecommunications, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Certification

4.0 last year

Comments: I use publisher to design recognition and appreciation certificates to award the employees.

Pros:

Documents created in Microsoft publisher are easily saved in different formats as liked by the use, I can save documents as an image of jpeg,PNG or other extension.

Cons:

Only the challenge is that publisher has old templates hence need to be updated to new designed templates.

Dan
Manager in Uganda
Computer Hardware, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Very easy to use

5.0 last year

Pros:

The user is good for creating instructional materials and to be printed easily

Cons:

No cons only I recommend it for its functionality

James
Software Developer in Kenya
Computer Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Publisher Review

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I enjoyed the product. It is easy to use and learn.

Pros:

User-friendly interface: Microsoft Publisher has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to use for beginners and experts alike.Template library: Microsoft Publisher comes with a wide variety of templates that users can use to create professional-looking documents quickly.Customization: Users can customize their documents with various design elements such as shapes, images, and colors.

Cons:

Pricing: For you to use Microsoft Publisher, you have to buy a license from Microsoft for Microsoft Office.

Ronald
Transport Manager in Uganda
Broadcast Media, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Publication

5.0 last year

Pros:

I use Microsoft publisher to design Newsletters and book covers.

Cons:

Microsoft publisher has a lot of tools to use in publications.

Sharon
Executive Director in US
Individual & Family Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Long time user

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: As a long time user, Publisher has allowed me to create, store, retrieve documents that can be reused and saves me time in preparation of new materials

Pros:

Allows me to create and publish flyers and promotional items quickly

Cons:

Not always compatible with other programs

Benjamin
Accounts Administrator in UK
Medical Practice, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for beginners and making basic advertising materials

4.0 last year

Comments: Positive. Does what I need it to and does it well without being too complex.

Pros:

How simple and accessible it is. If you have experience using other Microsoft Products such as Word and PowerPoint, it's very easy to pick up and use as the layout and core features are similar. However, this has templates for posters, leaflets etc and is much better for those. When make information heavy leaflets, there's usually a template to fit your aesthetic and content type and it's just a matter of filling in your copy and selecting aesthetic options.

Cons:

It's ultimately quite limited on what you can achieve using it. You have les precision and control compared to products such as Adobe InDesign, but then this is more of the final stage where you'd assemble designs taken from other apps. At the price-point and accessibility however, it's not really a complaint, but something to be aware of.

Rick
Executive Director of Marketing and Technology in US
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A simple tool for creating and designing content

5.0 last year

Comments: I have relied on Publisher as my go-to tool for creating magazines for our organization.

Pros:

I like that it is part of the Office 365 desktop suite and a native Microsoft tool that is familiar to use.

Cons:

I wish the product would be updated/modernized like many of the other Office tools. Additional features added.

Naveen
Associate Professor in India
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Publisher- The Ultimate Desktop Publishing Solution

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: It is used to create a variety of professional-looking publications, such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, and more. It comes with Microsoft 365 and is better than any paid tool to create designs. It is a great option for those who need to create documents quickly and easily

Pros:

1. User-friendly interface with easy-to-use design tools and pre-designed templates.2. Easy integration with other Microsoft Office products.3. Excellent typography options for creating visually appealing designs.4. Ability to save designs in multiple file formats, including PDF and HTML.5. Support for adding multimedia elements like photos, videos, and audio to publications.6. Extensive clipart and image library.7. Good print management options.8.Publisher has a variety of precise layout tools that allow you to align objects and text with precision.

Cons:

It has limited compatibility with non-Microsoft file formats. Also it lacks advancd design features available in other professional design software. No support for animation or interactive content creation.

John
Teacher in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Working with Publisher

4.0 11 months ago

Pros:

That it is part of the Office Software that i always use.

Cons:

Coming from the older versions of Publisher it makes it harder to to get used to the new Versions.

Mubarak
Writer in Nigeria
Writing & Editing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Publisher Review

5.0 last year

Comments: Having used Publisher for several times, it has been satisfactory and the wide selection of templates for different types of publications has made the experience more enjoyable.

Pros:

It has a range of layout and design tools that allow the creation of visually appealing publications, with features such as grid and ruler guides, design themes, etc.It also has seamless integration with other Microsoft technologies such as Word and Excel, which allows easy cutting and pasting of content and data from one to another.

Cons:

It limited compatibility with non-Microsoft software, which hinders not being ability to share projects, contents, and data with users who do not have publishers.

Hugh
director in US
Nonprofit Organization Management, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Publisher has made monthly newsletters a breeze.

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall, I have been happy with the performance of Microsoft Publisher.

Pros:

It integrates with word and excel. It is easy to insert photos and charts into our newsletter.

Cons:

I dislike the fact that text that is in excess for the space is hidden.

Madison
Student in US
Higher Education Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

MicrosoftPublisherReview

5.0 last year

Pros:

I like that Microsoft Publisher allows me to make my publications look professional.

Cons:

I do not like how there is limited control on file size.

Joel
Joel
Administrative Secretary in Ghana
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

An "Okay" Tool For Publishing Newsletters, Business Cards

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: In the beginning, we used it to create our business cards and flyers but as our operations have scaled a bit we use more advanced software.

Pros:

It is really not expensive compared to the other desktop publishing software available. Also, because it is part of the Microsoft suite of products, it is easy to integrate it.

Cons:

Even though it is relatively cheaper, it has some limited features like an auto layout and cloud sharing.