In PowerPoint, you can combine shapes and text into a single object with the "Assemble" feature, so you can move, resize, or apply styles together. Here are the steps on how to combine shapes and text in PowerPoint:
Insert the shape: Go to the "Insert" tab, tap "Shape", then select the shape you want and draw it on the slide.
Add text: You can enter text directly in the shape you just inserted (supported by some shapes), or use the Text Box tool (under the Insert tab) to add text next to or above the shape.
Adjust the shape and text so that they are in the position and size you want. If you're adding text inside a shape, this step may not be necessary.
Press and holdshiftkey, and click on the shape and text box you drew to select them. If the text is inside a shape, simply select the shape.
Go to the Format tab (which appears when the shape and type are selected).
Click the "Combine Shapes" button (under "Drawing Tools" or "Shape Formatting"). If you don't see the "Combine Shapes" button, you may need to click "Merge Shapes" first to show the merge options.
In the drop-down menu, select one of the options in "Combine" or "Merge Shapes". The exact options depend on your version of PowerPoint and the effect you want to achieve. In general, "Combo" is a good choice for merging two or more options.
Not all versions of PowerPoint directly support the "Combine Shapes" feature. If your version doesn't support it, you can try converting text to shapes (by copying and using Paste Special as a shape) before combining it with other shapes.
Assembled objects can be moved and modified as individual objects, but be aware that when combined (or merged), the original text may no longer be editable as text, depending on how you choose to merge it.
With the above steps, you can effectively combine shapes and text in PowerPoint to create graphics that match your presentation needs.