Microsoft Publisher Retirement

Overview

Microsoft Publisher will be retired and removed from Microsoft 365 on October 1, 2026. After that date, Microsoft 365 users will no longer be able to open or edit Publisher (.pub) files.

What You Need to Do

• Locate Publisher files before October 1, 2026. Search local drives, OneDrive, and SharePoint sites for .pub files and identify content that should be preserved, converted, or retired.
• Review existing Publisher content and files. Determine if they should be converted to be edited, converted for consumption, or possibly archived or deleted.
• If you only need to view, share, or print the file, save Publisher files as PDFs so they can continue to be accessed and distributed.
• If you need the ability to continue editing the file, convert or move Publisher content to another format before October 1, 2026.

Alternatives to Publisher

Many common Publisher use cases can be recreated using Microsoft 365 applications.

Need Help?

For questions or assistance, submit a service request through the Minnesota State Service Portal at servicedesk.minnstate.edu using the “Software, Applications and Licensing” service.