How to set the default to unfolded when you open a file?

Question

In my .vimrc I\'ve put set foldmethod=syntax to enable folding of methods etc. However, I don\'t like the default that everytime I open a file, the who

Answer 1

If you want a way to have it display unfolded as soon as it is opened, you can use set foldlevelstart=99 as a lot of answers explained.

But, if you just want to see them unfolded, you can just press zi and it will unfold everything. Another, zi will close them back.

Answer 2

You can add

set foldlevelstart=99

to your .vimrc file, and it will start editing any new file with all folds open.