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Mike_Turiano
Mike_Turiano
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January 13, 2026
Question

how do I select a thumbnail slide in Figma Slides?

  • January 13, 2026
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In files view, my slide deck has no preview image. It’s jst blank white. And I see no option to set the thumbnail like is available for regular files.

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    Brendan O'Driscoll
    Brendan O'Driscoll
    New Participant
    January 13, 2026

    Hey Mike, Brendan here from the product team in Figma. Are you able to share a screenshot so we can diagnose this further? My email is bodriscoll@figma.com if thats easier! 

     

    Mike_Turiano
    Mike_TurianoAuthor
    New Participant
    January 13, 2026

    Well, it appears that all I had to do was wait, because now I’m seeing a thumbnail. Presumably it shows the first slide as the thumbnail by default. Thanks anyhow!

    Mike T
      Conor_Woods
      Figmate
      Conor_Woods
      Figmate
      January 13, 2026

      Thanks Mike, 

       

      Let us know if you see a blank thumbnail again. You’re correct that the first Slide is set as the thumbnail. Appreciate the feedback!

        Conor_Woods
        Figmate
        Conor_Woods
        Figmate
        January 29, 2026

        Hey Mike,

         

        Following up here, you can now set a custom thumbnail in Slides files just like in Figma Design. Thanks for the feedback and keep it coming!

          Mike_Turiano
          Mike_TurianoAuthor
          New Participant
          January 29, 2026

          Nice! Thank you!

          Mike T
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