Microsoft Publisher

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Microsoft Publisher
Developer(s)Microsoft
Initial release1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Stable release(s)
Microsoft 365 & Retail[a] (Windows)2408 (Build 17928.20156) / September 10, 2024; 13 days ago (2024-09-10)[1][2]
Microsoft 365 (Mac)16.89 (Build 24090815) / September 10, 2024; 13 days ago (2024-09-10)[3]
Office 2021 (LTSC)2108 (Build 14332.20771) / September 10, 2024; 13 days ago (2024-09-10)[2]
Office 2019 (LTSC)1808 (Build 10414.20002) / September 10, 2024; 13 days ago (2024-09-10)[4]
Windows hub18.2409.1051.0 / September 11, 2024; 12 days ago (2024-09-11)[5]
Android hub16.0 (Build 18025.20046) / September 11, 2024; 12 days ago (2024-09-11)[6]
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeDesktop publishing software
LicenseTrialware
Websiteproducts.office.com/publisher Edit this on Wikidata

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application from Microsoft, differing from Microsoft Word in that the emphasis is placed on page layout and graphic design rather than text composition and proofreading. It is planned for discontinuation in October 2026.[7]


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  7. ^ "Microsoft Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026 - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.