The software program was created with small businesses in mind more than the home user therefore, it is only available with a subscription to Office 365 Personal, Home, or Business – or when you purchase Office 2016 Professional. Not to be confused with Microsoft Word, Publisher is used primarily for page layouts and designs, such as brochures and flyers, while Word is used for documents, such as letters and reports. Although Publisher can be used by anyone, it was created for the small business user in mind as a basic, easier-to-use alternative to the more expensive Adobe graphics program. Publisher 2016 is Microsoft's entry-level desktop publishing program.
