diff --git a/modules/base/emacs/base-init.el b/modules/base/emacs/base-init.el
index 75ece5fc..d8be4002 100644
--- a/modules/base/emacs/base-init.el
+++ b/modules/base/emacs/base-init.el
@@ -129,13 +129,12 @@
   ;; Always highlight the current line in text modes
   ((text-mode prog-mode) . hl-line-mode)
   :custom
+  (use-short-answers t "Allow short answers on yes/no prompt")
   (fill-column 80 "Fill at column 80 instead of 70")
   (create-lockfiles nil "I'm the only user on my devices and use emacs as a daemon, so don't clutter with lockfiles")
   (inhibit-startup-screen t "Don't show default startup screen")
   (comp-deferred-compilation nil "Don't do native-comp at runtime")
   :config
-  ;; Only ask for y/n, never for yes/no.
-  (defalias 'yes-or-no-p 'y-or-n-p)
 
   ;; Font configuration
   (defun font-settings ()