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:
Yes, being told to replace with Word and Powerpoint is a joke. There are a plethora of functions that you lose in either app. I use the external work area all the time for juggling elements in the monthly magazine I create for a not-for-profit. I also create signage, certificates and calendars. Usually have elements half on and half off the page, that goes! I'm an Office user since Windows for Workgroups days, have produced my mag for 26 years and now gone!
I also worked in IT for 20 years (back 10+ years ago) and we were an MS house. I trained to a high level in all the Office suite, so I believe I know my way around them and cannot contemplate doing the publisher work in Word.
Sadly, I'll be walking!
I'm intrigued to see that I am a "Brass" Contributor - can you be Lead?
I'm SUFFERING my way through ALL the inadequacies of WORD (add another 4 letter word in front ending with an "ing"!) to try and re-create my book-style publication. It's an absolute nightmare!!! No overflow between Text boxes, no "columns" allowed inside a Text Box or Table Cell, so I'm MANUALLY copying and pasting text between Text Boxes - I have just stepped back to MS of 1995!
I am beyond peeved at this point and just had to vent to like-minded and obviously disregarded MS Users!