Question about Preview

In Preview (in Tiger) I had the ability to draw a solid yellow box onto a pdf document and type information into the box (a Comment Box). It appears that feature has been replaced in Preview (version 4) in Leopard by the Notes tool. The problem is with the notes, it appears you would only see the note text on the screen and not when you print out the page (like in Preview in Tiger). Is there any way to get the old style note function back?
Thanks.
David

David,
I'm running a year(s) behind you with Tiger and an older version of Preview (2.1.1). I would like to be able to add comments to photos that I have exported to the desk top in PDF format as you indicate you used to be able to do but I can not find how to enable this feature. Sorry I'm not solving your current problem but if you have a minute and could you tell me how it work it the "old days" I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Steve

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