Re: How do I highlight word at point?

[Scott Frazer]

Francis Moreau wrote:
> Giorgos Keramidas <keramida@ceid.upatras.gr> writes:
>
> > I think what you asked may be done by typing `M-b M-@'.
>
> BTW, any ways to make this works for such words:
>
>                             this-is-a-word

Here's what I use:

(defun select-symbol-under-point ()
  "Select the symbol under point."
  (interactive)
  (skip-syntax-forward "w_")
  (set-mark (point))
  (skip-syntax-backward "w_")
  (exchange-point-and-mark))