Disclosed is a system and method for electronic-based communication between a plurality of remote users. The system includes a plurality of remote workstations, interconnected via a communication network, so that users may simultaneously view a target file. Further, the system may permit one or more of the users to view additional information, such as annotations or notes that relate to the target file. Such additional information may be part of the target file or it may be a separate file that corresponds to the target file. Also disclosed are methods for using such a system.