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I am working with an Ubuntu 10.04 VM. By default, vim shows syntax color and I don't want it. I do not have a .vimrc file in my home directory (or anywhere in the system for that matter). I do have a file called .viminfo in my home directory but that doesn't seem to be where the setting is because when I rename it, the syntax color is still on. I also like to have line numbers and for that I created a .exrc file in my home.

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Reset to default
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To turn off color syntax highlighting, pres ESC and type:

:syntax off

To turn it on again, type:

:syntax on

To make the changes permanently, you can create ~/.vimrc file and add the following line:

syntax off
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  • but that is just for in the existing instance. putting it in .exrc makes it cross instance
    – amphibient
    Aug 29, 2013 at 21:26
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    @amphibient I just edited my answer.
    – Radu Rădeanu
    Aug 29, 2013 at 21:27
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Got it figured:

syntax off

in .vimrc

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