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.

Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.

Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

<div class="clearfix">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1718985342149-7178154e0aee?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="A small guide to a calmer home" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2"> 
  <p class="mb-2">Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>

3Image on the right

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

A three-step skincare routine that works — Barcelona

Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

<div class="clearfix">
  <figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573612664822-d7d347da7b80?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A three-step skincare routine that works" class="w-100 rounded-3"> 
    <figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Barcelona</figcaption>
  </figure>
  <p class="mb-0">Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
</div>

4Responsive float

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

float-md-end

We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.

<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">We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</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.

NFree shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.

<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">N</span>Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.</p>

7Pull quote

A floated quote with a side border inside an article.

Style that works as hard as you do

Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.

<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">Style that works as hard as you do</blockquote>
  <p class="mb-0 small">Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</p>
</div>

8Floated buttons in a header

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

Outdoor

<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">Outdoor</h3>
</div>

9Avatar floated in a comment

A small floated avatar beside comment text.

Zoe Duarte

Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <img src="../assets/img/avatar-1.svg" alt="Zoe Duarte" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3"> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Zoe Duarte
  </div>
  <p class="small mb-0">Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.</p>
</div>

10Price floated right

Menu rows with the price floated to the end.

$12.22Wool scarf
$7.04Canvas tote
$23.66Leather wallet

<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$12.22</span>Wool scarf</li>
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$7.04</span>Canvas tote</li>
  <li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$23.66</span>Leather wallet</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.

Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

<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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> 
  <p class="small mb-0">Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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-1601647998829-ee316a565aea?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-1580418835996-7783da1c3c6c?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-1441986300917-64674bd600d8?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-1441984904996-e0b6ba687e04?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.

Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.

Amara Larsen

Art Director

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <p class="small">Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.</p>
  <div class="float-end text-end">
    <div class="fst-italic">
      Amara Larsen
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary">
      Art Director
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Sidebar box floated

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

Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.

<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 2003
    </div>
    <div>
      Denver
    </div>
    <div>
      13 staff
    </div>
  </aside>
  <p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.</p>
</div>

16Badge floated on a title

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

Overdue

Secure checkout

Dec 16, 2025

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:22rem">
  <span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">Overdue</span> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Secure checkout
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary">
    Dec 16, 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.

Small batches, big on quality

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

<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">
    Small batches, big on quality
  </div>
  <div class="small">
    We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
  </div>
</div>

19Step number floated

A circle number floated beside each instruction.

1Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.
2Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.
3Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

<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>Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.</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>Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.</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>Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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>