diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/tweak_book/spell.py b/src/calibre/gui2/tweak_book/spell.py
index 34f7bfaca7..56aca7efc4 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/tweak_book/spell.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/tweak_book/spell.py
@@ -1243,6 +1243,8 @@ class SpellCheck(Dialog):
             row = self.words_model.row_for_word(w)
             if row == -1:
                 row = self.words_view.currentIndex().row()
+                if row < self.words_model.rowCount() - 1:
+                    row += 1
             if row > -1:
                 self.words_view.highlight_row(row)