What is the recommended way to use Vim folding for Python code

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Paul D. Eden picture Paul D. Eden · Dec 10, 2008 · Viewed 48.6k times · Source

I am interested in enabling code folding in Vim for Python code. I have noticed multiple ways to do so.

Does anyone have a preferred way to do Python code folding in Vim? I.e,

  • Do you have a particular Vim plugin that you use and like?
  • Do you use manual folding or do you place markers in comments?
  • Any other recommended ways to do code folding for Python in Vim?

Answer

Walter picture Walter · Dec 11, 2008

Personally I can't convince myself to litter my code with the markers. I've become pretty used to (and efficient) at using indent-folding. Together with my mapping of space bar (see below) to open/close folds and the zR and zM commands, I'm right at home. Perfect for Python!

set foldmethod=indent
nnoremap <space> za
vnoremap <space> zf

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