Forum Discussion
Publisher replacement ideas
Below are the alternatives available:
- Affinity Publisher:
- A popular choice for its simplicity and affordability.
- Offers a one-time purchase (no subscription) and is compatible with macOS, Windows, and iPad.
- Scribus:
- A free, open-source desktop publishing tool.
- Great for creating professional layouts, though it might have a slight learning curve.
- Canva:
- Web-based and very intuitive.
- Ideal for creating visually appealing designs, though it may lack advanced desktop publishing features.
- Affinity Publisher:
I've actually thought of a solution that will work for me... I have an old laptop and I have just bought a download of the install of Publisher (2021), so now I am not relying on 365 (which I am assuming Publisher will just disappear from next Oct, so we won't even be able to access old files). I'll just run this standalone for as long as I can. Keep it off the web, so no updates can infiltrate the OS or Publisher. Sure, I'll have to receive copy and pics via current sources and xfr via Portable HD - but that's life.
Still not ideal, but I don't have to re-invent the wheel (for now!)
So much for this new tech world, having everything at your fingertips!
This will be life going back to 1985! Can I also be 19 again?!
The notification I received from Microsoft did say that we would not be able to access the Publisher program or any Publisher files. But, I have Microsoft Office 365, so I don't have the option to use a version from an install disk.