Publisher help & learning

Publisher is retiring in October 2026

In October 2026, Microsoft Publisher will reach its end of life. After that time, it will no longer be included in Microsoft 365 and existing on-premises suites will no longer be supported. Microsoft 365 subscribers will no longer be able to open or edit Publisher files in Publisher.

Learn more about Publisher deprecation

Create polished, professional layouts

Precisely lay out and style text, pictures, borders, calendars, and more. Everything you add stays exactly the way you've designed it, in print, online, or in an email.

Get started and create visually rich publications

Design unique materials for any purpose

Create everything from simple greeting cards and labels to professional newsletters and marketing materials using Publisher's wide range of pre-designed templates.

Learn how to use and change templates

Featured topics

Change page/paper or page orientation

Change a picture's background

End of support for Publisher 2016 and Publisher 2019

Create and print a banner or poster

Make a brochure

Create your own business cards

Change line or paragraph spacing

Set up and print a booklet or newsletter

Create a watermark

Make greeting cards and invitations

Insert a picture into an AutoShape

Add a border around a text box or image