To use the actual Microsoft Publisher software, you must install the Windows version of Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 within a virtualized Windows environment.
: On older Intel-based Macs, you can use Boot Camp to install Windows on a separate partition and boot directly into it. Note: This is not available on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) chips.
: This route can be expensive, as it requires a Windows license (often ~$199) and a Microsoft 365 subscription (starting at ~$7.99/month) or a standalone Office Professional license. Native Mac Alternatives to Publisher