Method, system, and program for storing and retrieving markings for display to an electronic media file

1. Field of the Invention Disclosed is a method, system, and program for displaying markings to electronic media, such as text, images, video clips, audio clips, etc., in an electronic media file. A marking file includes markings and address information indicating locations of electronic media in the electronic media file to which the markings apply. The marking file is created by receiving marking input entered into a graphical user interface (GUI) window displaying the electronic media on a monitor attached to the computer. The marking file is then stored as a separate file from the electronic media file. The electronic media file and marking file are processed to display the markings indicated in the marking file superimposed on the electronic media from the electronic media file on the monitor.