Microsoft Publisher Will No Longer Be Supported After October 2026
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Microsoft announced that it will end support for Microsoft Publisher in October 2026, sparking a muted reaction from the community with little discussion on alternatives or implications.
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> Microsoft 365 subscribers will no longer be able to open or edit Publisher files in Publisher.