Need to insert "callout" box at current cursor position   

I'm trying to create a pair of callouts to visually mark the beginning and 
end of certain sections of text. I can use autotext to insert them (one says 
"SR Start."; the other says "SR End"), but can't seem to control their 
location. I'd like them to appear so the 'anchor' is right next to the 
current cursor position. 
Thanks for any help.
jo

date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:40:03 -0700   author:   GeorgiaJo