Your bug report #60930: 30.0.50; 24.3 Choosing File Modes section of Emacs manual does not explain dealing with backup files which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 60930@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 60930: https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=60930 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems