Star Feature Availability in Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017
Question details
Users want to know if they can use or enable the new Star feature to organize their files within Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to organize and quickly access frequently used PDF documents using a bookmarking or starring system in an older PDF editor.
- Observed behavior
- The Star icon is entirely missing from the software interface, and users cannot find any settings or options to enable it.
Verify your exact version of Adobe Acrobat by navigating to Help > About Adobe Acrobat, as feature sets differ significantly between perpetual releases (like 2017) and subscription models (like DC).
Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat DC Subscription
Since Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017 is a perpetual-license product, it does not receive new feature updates. Upgrading to a DC subscription is required to access the Star feature.
Perpetual releases of Adobe Acrobat (such as Acrobat 2017 or 2020) are deployed as static, stable releases. While they receive essential security patches and bug fixes during their support lifecycle, they do not get new user interface tools or functionality updates post-launch.
The Star feature was specifically introduced and developed for Acrobat DC (Document Cloud) subscribers. To utilize this feature for organizing your files, you must transition from a one-time purchase license to an active Adobe subscription.
Open your Adobe Acrobat software, click on 'Help' in the top menu bar, and select 'About Adobe Acrobat' to confirm you are running a 2017 perpetual license.
Visit the official Adobe website to compare the features and pricing of Acrobat Standard DC versus Acrobat Pro DC.
Purchase the desired DC subscription plan, uninstall your existing Acrobat 2017 software to prevent conflicts, and download the new Acrobat DC client to gain access to the Star feature.
Use WPS Office to Star and Organize Your Important PDFs
If your current PDF software lacks modern file organization tools, WPS Office provides a highly capable, built-in Star feature. This allows you to favorite and quickly access your most important PDF documents across all your devices without needing an expensive subscription.
- 1. Open WPS Office: Launch the WPS Office desktop application and navigate to the Home screen dashboard.
- 2. Locate your PDF file: Click on the 'Recent' tab in the left-hand navigation pane to find the PDF document you want to bookmark.
- 3. Star the document: Hover your mouse cursor over the document's name and click the small 'Star' icon that appears next to it. The star will turn solid to indicate the file is now favorited.
- 4. Access starred files anytime: Whenever you need your favorited files, simply click on the 'Starred' section in the left sidebar to instantly view your organized PDFs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't my Adobe Acrobat 2017 have the Star feature?
Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017 is a perpetual-license software. Adobe only provides security updates and bug fixes for perpetual versions, reserving new interface additions like the Star tool exclusively for Acrobat DC subscription plans.
Can I buy the Star feature as a separate add-on for Acrobat 2017?
No, Adobe does not sell individual software features as modular add-ons. You must upgrade to an Acrobat DC subscription to access newly developed tools and interfaces.
Is Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017 still supported by Adobe?
No, Adobe Acrobat 2017 reached its official end of support on June 6, 2022. It no longer receives technical support, bug fixes, or security patches, making it vulnerable to newer security threats.
