How do I use backward-delete-word instead of backward-kill-word in emacs

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I would prefer if the command backward-kill-word (C-backspace) would not append the word to the kill ring but simply delete it. Also for kill-word. (M-d), is there a delete-word equivalent?

Any suggestions?

possible duplicate of [Emacs minibuffer killring](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6133799/emacs-minibuffer-killring) — cjm, Apr 19 '12 at 19:03

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:23

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This question is answered here and in the emacswiki here. Hope that helps...

edited May 23 '17 at 12:23

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answered Apr 19 '12 at 19:45

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How do I use backward-delete-word instead of backward-kill-word in emacs

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