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-start

float-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.

Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.

<div class="clearfix">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691461990-03b49d969495?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Sleep tips our doctors actually use" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2"> 
  <p class="mb-2">Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.</p>
</div>

3Image on the right

float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.

A beginner's guide to getting started — Barcelona

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

<div class="clearfix">
  <figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691461990-03b49d969495?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A beginner&#39;s guide to getting started" class="w-100 rounded-3"> 
    <figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Barcelona</figcaption>
  </figure>
  <p class="mb-0">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>

4Responsive float

float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.

float-md-end

Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.

<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">Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</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.

MWe measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.

<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">M</span>We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</p>

7Pull quote

A floated quote with a side border inside an article.

See a specialist this week

Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

<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">See a specialist this week</blockquote>
  <p class="mb-0 small">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>

8Floated buttons in a header

A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.

Dermatology

<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">Dermatology</h3>
</div>

9Avatar floated in a comment

A small floated avatar beside comment text.

Leo Varga

Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="Leo Varga" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3"> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Leo Varga
  </div>
  <p class="small mb-0">Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</p>
</div>

10Price floated right

Menu rows with the price floated to the end.

$30.75Braces consultation
$6.47Sports injury clinic
$15.96Video consult

<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$30.75</span>Braces consultation</li>
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$6.47</span>Sports injury clinic</li>
  <li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$15.96</span>Video consult</li>
</ul>

11Without clearfix

Without clearfix the parent collapses; with it the background wraps the floats.

no clearfix

float

clearfix

float

<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.

Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.

<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">Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.</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-1631217871099-88310a909a32?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-1758691463331-2ac00e6f676f?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-1631217868264-e5b90bb7e133?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-1758691461990-03b49d969495?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.

Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.

Ravi Moreau

Operations Manager

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <p class="small">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.</p>
  <div class="float-end text-end">
    <div class="fst-italic">
      Ravi Moreau
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary">
      Operations Manager
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Sidebar box floated

A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.

Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

<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 2000
    </div>
    <div>
      Oslo
    </div>
    <div>
      88 staff
    </div>
  </aside>
  <p class="mb-0">Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>

16Badge floated on a title

A small badge floated to the end of a card title.

Shipped

Health check-ups

Oct 20, 2025

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:22rem">
  <span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">Shipped</span> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Health check-ups
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary">
    Oct 20, 2025
  </div>
</div>

17Two floated columns

Two w-50 boxes, one float-start and one float-end, fill a row.

float-start w-50

float-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.

Personal care from people who listen

We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.

<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">
    Personal care from people who listen
  </div>
  <div class="small">
    We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
  </div>
</div>

19Step number floated

A circle number floated beside each instruction.

1Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
2We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
3Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.

<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>Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</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>We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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>Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.</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>