Microsoft is getting rid of Publisher later this year, so now's the time to find a replacement. I detail your best options, from novice-friendly creative apps to professional-level design suites.

Microsoft had recently announced that it will be retiring Publisher and that Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026. At that point, Publisher will also be removed from Microsoft 365.

TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more - is currently on sale for $39.97 (reg. $219.99). For software that's been around since the ...