Adding Narration in PPro CS3

I do not seem to see a narration button or obvious command sequence to initiate adding voice narration using PPro CS3.
Perhaps I am just not seeing the icon button for adding to a project. The help files do not describe how to add narration either. Strange, since a narration button is prominent in Premiere Elements 3.0 which I used prior to getting Production premium.
Thanks for your guidance.
Jeff in Florida

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