diff --git a/www/app/[domain]/transcripts/[transcriptId]/correct/topicWords.tsx b/www/app/[domain]/transcripts/[transcriptId]/correct/topicWords.tsx
index e7f3fef5..d001067e 100644
--- a/www/app/[domain]/transcripts/[transcriptId]/correct/topicWords.tsx
+++ b/www/app/[domain]/transcripts/[transcriptId]/correct/topicWords.tsx
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ const topicWords = ({
         )?.dataset["end"] ||
         0;
 
-      const reverse = parseFloat(anchorStart) > parseFloat(focusEnd);
+      const reverse = parseFloat(anchorStart) >= parseFloat(focusEnd);
 
       if (!reverse) {
         setSelectedText({