How to Make a Thank You Slide for Your Presentation [+ Example]
- Ink Narrates | The Presentation Design Agency
- Sep 24
- 7 min read
Our client Mike asked us an interesting question while we were making his presentation. He said,
"Is it even a good idea to end a presentation with a thank you slide?"
Our Creative Director answered,
"Yes, when done right, a thank you slide wraps up your story and leaves your audience with a clear sense of closure."
As a presentation design agency, we work on many thank you slides throughout the year and in the process, we’ve observed one common challenge: most people treat it as an afterthought. They either overload it with information or leave it completely blank, forgetting that this last slide is the final impression you leave with your audience.
So, in this blog, we’ll talk about what is a thank you slide, example of a thank you slide & how to make a thank you slide for your presentation.
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What is a Thank You Slide
A thank you slide is more than just a polite ending to your presentation. It is the final frame in your story, the moment where you signal to your audience that the presentation is over, and often the point where you invite questions, feedback, or further conversation.
Think of it as the handshake at the end of a meeting. It’s short, clear, and leaves your audience with a lasting impression.
But not every presentation needs a thank you slide and using it without purpose can feel hollow.
A thank you slide makes sense when you want to:
Signal closure
A well-designed thank you slide clearly marks the end of your presentation. Without it, your audience may be left hanging, unsure if you’re done or if there’s more to come.
Leave contact information or next steps
This is your chance to make it easy for your audience to reach you, schedule a meeting, or follow up on your message. You can include an email, phone number, or website without cluttering the slide.
Reinforce your message
Even a short slide can echo your presentation’s key theme, tagline, or core idea. This reinforcement helps your audience remember the takeaway long after the slides are closed.
Invite engagement
A thank you slide is also the moment to invite questions, discussions, or feedback. Framing it this way makes the end of your presentation interactive instead of abrupt.
In short, a thank you slide is not a filler—it is a strategic tool. When used correctly, it gives your audience clarity, reinforces your message, and sets up the next step in your conversation.
Example of a Thank You Slide
This thank you slide was created for one of our projects for Jeddah Airports’ internal presentations. We don’t always recommend using a thank you slide, as it isn’t suitable for every presentation, audience, or message.
However, for these strategy presentations aimed at executives, ending with a call-to-action didn’t make sense. To provide a clear sense of closure, we included a thank you slide in every deck, carefully designed to align with their brand guidelines and the theme of each presentation.
How to Make a Thank You Slide for Your Presentation
Let’s get one thing straight: a thank you slide is not just a polite gesture. It is the punctuation mark at the end of your presentation, the moment where you tell your audience, “This is it. This is what matters, and now it’s over.” Too often, people treat this slide as a throwaway, or worse, as a space to dump random information that didn’t fit elsewhere. That approach kills the last impression you leave behind, and that’s a mistake.
From our experience working with clients across industries, a good thank you slide is simple, intentional, and purposeful. It’s not flashy, but it leaves your audience with clarity and sometimes even a subtle nudge to act or reflect. Here’s how we approach it every time.
1. Keep it simple and clean
The first rule of a thank you slide is simplicity. You don’t need a wall of text or a complex infographic. Your audience has already absorbed a lot during your presentation, so the last thing they need is clutter. A clean slide with one focal point works best.
Think about it this way: the slide should breathe. It should allow the eye to rest. Typically, we recommend including just a short “Thank You” message, possibly your logo, and minimal additional information if required. Anything more risks turning this closing moment into another information dump.
2. Decide the purpose of your thank you slide
Before you even open PowerPoint or Keynote, ask yourself: why am I including this slide? The answer will determine everything about its design and content. In our work with clients, we usually see three main purposes for a thank you slide:
Closure: Simply signal that your presentation is finished, especially in executive or internal meetings where a call-to-action doesn’t fit.
Contact information: Make it easy for your audience to follow up with you, whether via email, phone, or website.
Message reinforcement: Leave them with a short, memorable takeaway or slogan that sums up your presentation.
Knowing your purpose keeps your slide focused and ensures it actually serves the audience instead of being a filler.
3. Match the slide to your presentation style
A thank you slide should never feel disconnected from the rest of your deck. It’s the last slide, but it’s still part of your narrative. That means it should follow the same visual theme, color palette, and typography as your other slides.
For instance, we designed a thank you slide for Jeddah Airports internal strategy presentations that aligned with the overall deck’s theme while signaling closure clearly. We didn’t try to be flashy; instead, we made sure it felt like the natural end to the story, consistent with the visual identity of the brand.
The key takeaway here is that a thank you slide should feel intentional, not like an afterthought. If your deck has a modern, minimalist style, your thank you slide should echo that. If it’s more corporate or formal, stick to that tone.
4. Include only what’s necessary
This is where most people mess up. They cram the slide with unnecessary details like all team members’ names, multiple contact points, or irrelevant visuals. Ask yourself: what does the audience really need at this point?
In our experience, a thank you slide rarely needs more than:
A simple “Thank You” headline
Your logo or brand mark
Optional contact details or social links if a follow-up is expected
Anything beyond this dilutes the focus. Remember, the goal is closure, not a full recap.
5. Use hierarchy and spacing wisely
Even with minimal elements, how you place them on the slide makes a huge difference. We’ve seen thank you slides fail simply because they look messy or unbalanced. The eye needs a natural path, usually starting from the thank you message, then moving to any additional information.
Use white space intentionally. Give the elements room to breathe. Align text and visuals carefully. Even subtle adjustments like centering your headline or placing your logo in the corner can create a more professional impression.
6. Reinforce your message subtly
While a thank you slide isn’t a place for a full recap, it’s a great opportunity to reinforce your core message in a subtle way. For example, you can:
Include a tagline or slogan that encapsulates your presentation
Use a background visual that reflects the main theme
Keep the color palette or visual motifs that resonate with the audience
The goal isn’t to distract but to leave a mental echo that ties back to the story you just told. In our decks for clients like executives or stakeholders, this makes the final impression feel deliberate rather than perfunctory.
7. Consider your audience and context
Not all thank you slides are appropriate in every scenario. If you’re giving a sales pitch, an internal data report, or a workshop, the ending expectations differ. For instance, executives in a strategy meeting might not need a call-to-action, but in a client pitch, it might be ideal to end with next steps or contact information.
We always ask: who is seeing this slide, and what do we want them to do or feel at the end? This simple filter ensures your slide actually serves its purpose.
8. Keep it readable
It sounds obvious, but readability is often ignored. Fonts should be large enough to read at a glance. Color contrast should ensure your text doesn’t disappear against the background. Avoid fancy typefaces or overly stylized visuals that make the slide feel complicated.
Your thank you slide is your last chance to make a clear impression. If your audience struggles to read it, all your previous efforts are undermined.
9. Add a touch of personality if appropriate
A thank you slide doesn’t have to be robotic. Depending on your presentation, adding a small touch of personality can make it memorable. This could be:
A friendly illustration or icon
A simple background pattern
A casual, human touch in the wording like “Thanks for your time” or “We appreciate your attention”
The key is subtlety. The personality should enhance the closure, not distract from it.
10. Test it in context
Finally, always view your thank you slide in the context of your full presentation. Does it flow naturally after your last content slide? Does it signal the end clearly? Does it leave a good impression without overwhelming your audience?
In our agency, we always do a “slide walk-through” with clients before finalizing. It’s surprising how often minor tweaks (like centering text, adjusting spacing, or refining a color) transform a thank you slide from forgettable to impactful.
In summary, making a thank you slide isn’t about adding a filler at the end of your deck. It’s about designing the last moment of your presentation with intention. From simplicity and clarity to alignment with your brand and audience, every choice matters. When you approach it this way, your thank you slide becomes more than a formality—it becomes a tool to leave your audience with a sense of closure, clarity, and sometimes even a subtle nudge toward the next step.
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