Float
Float utilities move an element to the start or end of its container so text wraps around it, at any breakpoint (float-md-end) or not at all (float-none). Wrap floats in a clearfix parent so the container keeps its height. For layouts, prefer flex; floats shine for images in articles.
1Float start and end
float-start and float-end move an element to a side; clearfix on the parent contains them.
float-startfloat-end<div class="clearfix bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center float-start">
<code class="small">float-start</code>
</div>
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center float-end">
<code class="small">float-end</code>
</div>
</div>2Text wrapping an image
A floated image with a margin lets the paragraph flow around it.
Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities. Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support. Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes. Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1778864875183-9a89ea0ac26f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="How your donations built three new classrooms" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities. Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support. Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes. Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Companies can match employee donations and double their impact. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year. We have helped more than two hundred thousand people since we started. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1778864875166-92a5c1adf24a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Five things we learned this year" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Montreal</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Companies can match employee donations and double their impact. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year. We have helped more than two hundred thousand people since we started. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<div class="float-md-end ms-md-3 mb-2 bg-warning-subtle text-warning-emphasis rounded-3 p-2 small">
float-md-end
</div>
<p class="mb-0 small">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
</div>5float-none
float-none cancels a float, for example float-end float-sm-none.
float-end float-sm-none<div class="clearfix bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center float-end float-sm-none">
<code class="small">float-end float-sm-none</code>
</div>
</div>6Drop cap
A large floated first letter starts a story.
HOur annual report is independently audited and published in full. A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year. Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities. Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">H</span>Our annual report is independently audited and published in full. A school kit costs less than a cinema ticket and lasts a whole year. Clean water wells are built with and maintained by local communities. Local partners know their communities and make sure help arrives where it matters.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Join a community that cares
Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our annual report is independently audited and published in full. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix">
<blockquote class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 border-start border-4 border-primary ps-3 fs-5 fst-italic" style="max-width:14rem">Join a community that cares</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Thousands of donors already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our annual report is independently audited and published in full. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Animals
<div class="clearfix border-bottom pb-2">
<button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary float-end"><i class="bi bi-plus-lg" aria-hidden="true"></i> New</button>
<h3 class="h5 mb-0">Animals</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
We measure success by how many donors come back and tell their friends. Companies can match employee donations and double their impact.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="Lea Delgado" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Lea Delgado
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We measure success by how many donors come back and tell their friends. Companies can match employee donations and double their impact.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $11.14Monthly gift
- $4.49Monthly gift
- $21.50Vet care
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$11.14</span>Monthly gift</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$4.49</span>Monthly gift</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$21.50</span>Vet care</li>
</ul>11Without clearfix
Without clearfix the parent collapses; with it the background wraps the floats.
floatfloat<div class="row g-2">
<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="bg-danger-subtle rounded-3 p-1 small">
no clearfix
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center float-end">
<code class="small">float</code>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-6">
<div class="clearfix bg-success-subtle rounded-3 p-1 small">
clearfix
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center float-end">
<code class="small">float</code>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>12Floated icon in a note
A big icon floated to the start of a note.
Leave a gift in your will and help future generations. Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support.
<div class="clearfix bg-info-subtle text-info-emphasis rounded-3 p-3">
<span class="float-start fs-2 lh-1 me-3"><i class="bi bi-info-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Leave a gift in your will and help future generations. Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the projects you support.</p>
</div>13Gallery of floated tiles
Floated tiles with margins form a simple wrapping gallery.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758599668178-d9716bbda9d5?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Gallery 1" width="90" height="90" class="float-start me-2 mb-2 rounded-3 object-fit-cover"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758599668356-c8c919e24dda?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Gallery 2" width="90" height="90" class="float-start me-2 mb-2 rounded-3 object-fit-cover"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1557660559-42497f78035b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Gallery 3" width="90" height="90" class="float-start me-2 mb-2 rounded-3 object-fit-cover"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560220604-1985ebfe28b1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Gallery 4" width="90" height="90" class="float-start me-2 mb-2 rounded-3 object-fit-cover">
</div>14Signature block
float-end with text-end places a signature at the bottom right of a letter.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Monthly gifts let us plan ahead and respond quickly when disaster strikes.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Ivy Lindqvist
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Backend Engineer
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every donation is tax-deductible, and receipts arrive by email instantly. Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.
<div class="clearfix">
<aside class="float-md-end ms-md-3 mb-3 border rounded-3 p-3 bg-body-tertiary small" style="max-width:14rem">
<div class="fw-semibold mb-1">
Quick facts
</div>
<div>
Founded 2017
</div>
<div>
Prague
</div>
<div>
308 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every donation is tax-deductible, and receipts arrive by email instantly. Volunteers give their time in schools, shelters and food banks every week.</p>
</div>16Badge floated on a title
A small badge floated to the end of a card title.
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:22rem">
<span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">Cancelled</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Animal rescue
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
May 24, 2026
</div>
</div>17Two floated columns
Two w-50 boxes, one float-start and one float-end, fill a row.
float-start w-50float-end w-50<div class="clearfix">
<div class="float-start w-50 pe-1">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center">
<code class="small">float-start w-50</code>
</div>
</div>
<div class="float-end w-50 ps-1">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center">
<code class="small">float-end w-50</code>
</div>
</div>
</div>18Floated close icon
A dismiss icon floated to the end of a message box.
<div class="border rounded-3 p-3 bg-body-tertiary">
<button type="button" class="btn-close float-end" aria-label="Close"></button>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Your kindness travels further than you think
</div>
<div class="small">
You receive photos and updates showing exactly what your donation achieved.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1We have helped more than two hundred thousand people since we started.
- 2Leave a gift in your will and help future generations.
- 3Companies can match employee donations and double their impact.
<ol class="list-unstyled mb-0 d-grid gap-2">
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-circle text-center small fw-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">1</span>We have helped more than two hundred thousand people since we started.</li>
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-circle text-center small fw-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">2</span>Leave a gift in your will and help future generations.</li>
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-circle text-center small fw-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">3</span>Companies can match employee donations and double their impact.</li>
</ol>20Floats per breakpoint
float-sm-start, float-md-end and float-lg-none switch side as the screen grows.
sm start, md end, lg none<div class="clearfix bg-body-tertiary rounded-3 p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary-subtle rounded-2 p-2 text-center float-sm-start float-md-end float-lg-none">
<code class="small">sm start, md end, lg none</code>
</div>
</div>