Steps to reproduce:

1. Launch the latest NVDA alpha.
2. Using text review commands (NumPad 4/NumPad6 on desktop layout), try navigating word by word across a list item.

Actual behavior:

When you reach the last word and press NumPad6 to move to the next word, you will hear "Blank".

Expected behavior:

NVDA should announce "Bottom" and repeat the last word again.

NVDA logs, crash dumps and other attachments:

NVDA broken word navigation.txt

System configuration

NVDA installed/portable/running from source:

Installed

NVDA version:

alpha-52562,3d74061b (2026.1.0.52562)

Windows version:

Windows 11 24H2 (AMD64) build 26100.6584

Name and version of other software in use when reproducing the issue:

None

Other information about your system:

Other questions

Does the issue still occur after restarting your computer?

Yes

Have you tried any other versions of NVDA? If so, please report their behaviors.

Works on stable

If NVDA add-ons are disabled, is your problem still occurring?

Yes

Does the issue still occur after you run the COM Registration Fixing Tool in NVDA's tools menu?

Yes