Microsoft Deletes Publisher from 365 in October

Microsoft has announced that it will remove Publisher from Microsoft 365 on October 1, 2026. The decision to delete this feature comes as part of an effort to improve the overall user experience and streamline the software package.

Publisher is a popular tool for creating and editing documents, but its removal may be met with resistance from some users who rely heavily on it. Microsoft has not provided any information on why Publisher was chosen for deletion or what features will replace it in the future.