HT4859 Can I go to my iCloud backup to delete unwanted data. If so, how?

I don't want to purchase additional storage for the iCloud.  I'd like to stick with the 5GB.... Can I go into my backup and delete unwanted data?  If so, how?

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Unfortunately not.
Delete the back up and start again, this time choosing just the items you want backed up.

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