How can I backup my abbrev_defs file every time it is changed, just like any other file in emacs, please? And, logically, to the same place, my '~/.emacs.d/backups' directory? Thanks Sharon. -- A taste of linux = http://www.sharons.org.uk DrugFacts = https://www.drugfacts.org.uk Debian 10.1, fluxbox 1.3.7, emacs 26.3, org 9.3