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I added set foldmethod=syntax to my .vimrc, but it automatically folds whenever a new file is opened. Is there a way to prevent auto-folding and just use za to toggle?

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  • Thanks @grodzik your link solved my problem! However, not sure about the duplication. 🤔 Should I delete this one or keep it?
    – ogirginc
    May 7, 2017 at 19:10

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As it turns out, I need nofoldenable in .vimrc too: 

set foldmethod=syntax
set nofoldenable
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    You might find 'foldlevelstart' more useful.
    – Antony
    May 7, 2017 at 19:37
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    @Antony do you suggest using set foldlevelstart=99? Does it make any difference compared to nofoldenable? Couldn't find any advantages...
    – ogirginc
    May 8, 2017 at 7:41
  • It's a global option that specifies the starting 'foldlevel' when editing a new file. 'foldenable' is window local and toggles folds on or off.. You can of course use both and toggle 'foldenable' with zi.
    – Antony
    May 8, 2017 at 10:47

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