How do I unfold a specific line?

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Let's say that I have a file of 100 lines, and all of the lines are folded. How would I unfold only line number 51?

Running :%fold creates a single fold over the whole file. You can only open or close the fold, not parts of it. You could use smaller folds or subfolds, though. — D. Ben Knoble, Commented Dec 12, 2022 at 14:27
I see. So I'd have to figure out the range of the fold, unfold the whole thing, then refold the pieces above and below. — Tony, Commented Dec 13, 2022 at 2:45

troydj · Accepted Answer · 2022-12-11 18:56:04Z

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To unfold (or open the fold) for only line 51, you would type :51 foldopen. See :help foldopen for more info.

answered Dec 11, 2022 at 18:56

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That command unfolds all the lines. To be clear, foldmethod is manual, and all lines were folded with 1,$fold.
– Tony
Commented Dec 11, 2022 at 18:59

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Gustav Blomqvist · Accepted Answer · 2022-12-15 13:09:40Z

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zf to fold a selection. This command takes a motion after it or a previous selection.

Eg.

zfjto fold the line you're on and the one below.

or

after selecting a bunch on lines in visual mode (v) use

zf to fold the selected lines.

answered Dec 15, 2022 at 13:09

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