The Notes attribute controls the inclusion of notes in
  the output file when you fetch the element (or
  generation).

  Specifying options for the Notes attribute for this fetch
  transaction temporarily establishes the Notes attribute
  for the element, regardless of whether the element
  previously had the Notes attribute enabled.

  To display the current default notes attribute, do the
  following:

  1. Pull down the View menu.
  2. Choose the Element menu item.
  3. Click on the desired element.
  4. Pull down the View menu.
  5. Choose the Expand submenu.
  6. Choose the Attributes menu item.