diff --git a/doc/foot.ini.5.scd b/doc/foot.ini.5.scd
index 56004654..c55419d1 100644
--- a/doc/foot.ini.5.scd
+++ b/doc/foot.ini.5.scd
@@ -1401,6 +1401,12 @@ scrollback search mode. The syntax is exactly the same as the regular
 	Deletes the **word after** the cursor. Default: _Mod1+d
 	Control+Delete_.
 
+*delete-to-start*
+	Deletes search input before the cursor. Default: _Ctrl+u_.
+
+*delete-to-end*
+	Deletes search input after the cursor. Default: _Ctrl+k_.
+
 *extend-char*
 	Extend current selection to the right, by one character. Default:
 	_Shift+Right_.
diff --git a/search.c b/search.c
index 19fa0a5e..dda84e6d 100644
--- a/search.c
+++ b/search.c
@@ -1281,11 +1281,7 @@ execute_binding(struct seat *seat, struct terminal *term,
 
     case BIND_ACTION_SEARCH_DELETE_TO_END: {
         if (term->search.cursor < term->search.len) {
-            memmove(&term->search.buf[term->search.cursor],
-                    &term->search.buf[term->search.len],
-                    (term->search.len + term->search.cursor - term->search.len)
-                        * sizeof(char32_t));
-
+            term->search.buf[term->search.cursor] = '\0';
             term->search.len = term->search.cursor;
             *update_search_result = *redraw = true;
         }