This is the one program my dad explicitly uses in the Microsoft suite of programs that I thought, “Ok fine we’ll keep paying for this shit.” Time to start looking into alternatives. Microsoft… Even when I stop using their software they still cause me endless wasted time.
Who remembers WYSIWYG ?
This just cements my session to switch to LebriOffice. Published is an amazing tool, and I use it daily in my work.
Affinity publisher can be a reasonable alternative for a lot of people - while it lacks a few features in terms of multi-user collaboration it is far better in the actual graphical design area.
I’ve been learning it over the last few weeks, and I can say it definitely has a learning curve for folks used to the Microsoft style, it’s pretty solid. Integration with the affinity photo and designer are nice too - moving assets across them is incredibly easy.
It’s not free but it’s really affordable, and it’s not on a subscription so once you buy it you own it. Would recommend checking it out.
