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.
Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.
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">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1714974528757-f63c72154a1b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="What to look for in a business account" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.</p>
<p class="mb-0">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>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports. Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1714974528737-3e6c7e4d11af?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="How to choose the right account" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Vancouver</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports. Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.
<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">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.</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.
SClear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">S</span>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
See every transaction in real time
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.
<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 every transaction in real time</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control. Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Payments
<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">Payments</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="Isla Kim" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Isla Kim
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you. Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $13.04Business loan
- $4.14Metal card
- $17.84FX transfer
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$13.04</span>Business loan</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$4.14</span>Metal card</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$17.84</span>FX transfer</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.
Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<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">Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</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-1714974528757-f63c72154a1b?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-1758518730083-4c12527b6742?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-1688380692117-63178554d76d?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-1624555130581-1d9cca783bc0?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.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Noah Whitaker
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
HR Partner
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.
<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>
22 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.</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">On hold</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Business accounts
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Jan 11, 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">
Finance tools your accountant will love
</div>
<div class="small">
Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.
- 2Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
- 3Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.
<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>Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why.</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>Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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>Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically.</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>