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.

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.

Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.

<div class="clearfix">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516321497487-e288fb19713f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Headlines people actually click" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2"> 
  <p class="mb-2">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.</p>
</div>

3Image on the right

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

Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. 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-1565598621680-94ac0c22b148?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="What our students asked us most" class="w-100 rounded-3"> 
    <figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Porto</figcaption>
  </figure>
  <p class="mb-0">Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. 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.

float-md-end

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train.

<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">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train.</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.

CEvery detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">C</span>Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>

7Pull quote

A floated quote with a side border inside an article.

Learn by doing, not just watching

Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.

<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">Learn by doing, not just watching</blockquote>
  <p class="mb-0 small">Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.</p>
</div>

8Floated buttons in a header

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

Marketing

<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">Marketing</h3>
</div>

9Avatar floated in a comment

A small floated avatar beside comment text.

Mia Sato

Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <img src="../assets/img/avatar-1.svg" alt="Mia Sato" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3"> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Mia Sato
  </div>
  <p class="small mb-0">Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.</p>
</div>

10Price floated right

Menu rows with the price floated to the end.

$24.72Data analysis
$20.36Video editing
$5.66Brand design

<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$24.72</span>Data analysis</li>
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$20.36</span>Video editing</li>
  <li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$5.66</span>Brand design</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.

Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

<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">Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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-1752650736024-d6aac18abc2d?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-1531538606174-0f90ff5dce83?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-1758270705290-62b6294dd044?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-1516321497487-e288fb19713f?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.

Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.

Amara Novak

Frontend Engineer

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <p class="small">Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.</p>
  <div class="float-end text-end">
    <div class="fst-italic">
      Amara Novak
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary">
      Frontend Engineer
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Sidebar box floated

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

Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the 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 1996
    </div>
    <div>
      Vancouver
    </div>
    <div>
      358 staff
    </div>
  </aside>
  <p class="mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.</p>
</div>

16Badge floated on a title

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

On hold

Certificates

Jun 22, 2026

<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">
    Certificates
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary">
    Jun 22, 2026
  </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.

Knowledge that moves you forward

Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.

<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">
    Knowledge that moves you forward
  </div>
  <div class="small">
    Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.
  </div>
</div>

19Step number floated

A circle number floated beside each instruction.

1Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.
2Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.
3We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

<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>Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.</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>Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.</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>We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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>