Which of the desktop publishing features of Word have you utilized before?

All of them.
They work fine when used right, which can take years to learn.

Are you asking if I have any thoughts on WORD being designated as desktop publishing software? Unfortunately, the answer depends on your needs. If you are producing high-quality print media, then don’t use Word. It won’t do for designing things that require bleeds, separations, laminate, etc. If you’re producing simple documents, manuals, and flyers, it’s perfect.