Try:
Code:
Sub EngUSNoBackground()
With Selection.Paragraphs.First.Range
With .Shading
.Texture = wdTextureNone
.ForegroundPatternColor = wdColorAutomatic
.BackgroundPatternColor = wdColorAutomatic
End With
.LanguageID = wdEnglishUS
.NoProofing = False
End With
End Sub