diff --git a/README.org b/README.org
index f037693..d0c62ba 100644
--- a/README.org
+++ b/README.org
@@ -314,6 +314,9 @@ keep the loading order in mind when doing so.
   (epa-file-enable)
   (setq epg-pinentry-mode 'loopback)
   (setq epa-file-encrypt-to '("xulfer@cheapbsd.net"))
+  :hook
+  (prog-mode-hook . flyspell-prog-mode)
+  (text-mode-hook . flyspell-mode)
   :custom
   (scroll-conservatively 101 "Scroll just enough to bring text into view")
   (enable-recursive-minibuffers t "Allow minibuffer commands in minibuffer")
diff --git a/config/general.org b/config/general.org
index 690fe75..fe1c244 100644
--- a/config/general.org
+++ b/config/general.org
@@ -32,6 +32,9 @@ keep the loading order in mind when doing so.
   (epa-file-enable)
   (setq epg-pinentry-mode 'loopback)
   (setq epa-file-encrypt-to '("xulfer@cheapbsd.net"))
+  :hook
+  (prog-mode-hook . flyspell-prog-mode)
+  (text-mode-hook . flyspell-mode)
   :custom
   (scroll-conservatively 101 "Scroll just enough to bring text into view")
   (enable-recursive-minibuffers t "Allow minibuffer commands in minibuffer")