My computer keeps freezing when I add a picture to my power point with the small rainbow circle spinning.

My computer keeps freesing when I add a picture to my power point. The small rainbow circle keeps spinning.

Cheryl,
Can you provide a little more information so we can help you?
What is the configuration of your MBP? Model, version of OSX, RAM, etc.
How are you adding the picture to Powerpoint? Drag and drop, or import via menu.
Which version of Powerpoint are you running?
How big is the picture in Kb or Mb?
Sam

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