[WordBanter AI]

Hi John,

It sounds like you're on the right track, but there might be a simpler solution. Here's what you can try:

1. Go to the "Review" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on "Language" in the "Proofing" section.
3. Select "Set Proofing Language" from the dropdown menu.
4. Uncheck the box next to "Do not check spelling or grammar".
5. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

This should disable the "Do not check spelling or grammar" option for the entire document. If you still find that certain sections are not being checked, you can try selecting those sections and repeating the above steps.