diff --git a/init.vim b/init.vim
index 462d338..95949f8 100644
--- a/init.vim
+++ b/init.vim
@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@ let python_highlight_all = 1
 
 set hidden
 
+" set options for folding
+set foldmethod=syntax
+set foldlevelstart=20
+
 " put leader to space
 map <space> <leader>
 map <space><space> <leader><leader>