is MS Publisher compatible with Word?

[David H.]

Our trainers in the field need a tool that operates like Word that will hold
gifs and support graphics easily and reliably. They need to be able to easily
customize complicated engineering presentations for customers on short
notice. Of course, they want it to operate like Word (so there isn't much of
a learning curve). Is Microsoft Publisher the answer?

Can you use Word to edit Publisher files?
If not, is the learning curve to get up to speed on Publisher long (if you
are familiar with Word)?

 

[Mary Sauer]

Publisher is a snap to learn, If you can do Word, believe me, Publisher is easy.

 

[David H.]

Mary:

Can you use Word to edit Publisher files?

 

[Mary Sauer]

You can copy/paste and then edit, but you can edit right in Publisher.
Publisher 2003 Help and How-to
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/FX100649121033.aspx?CTT=96&Origin=CL100605171033