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.
Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1712746784068-703c0c915611?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Planning the perfect birthday dinner" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many guests 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-1565895405140-6b9830a88c19?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">Auckland</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many guests 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.
Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. 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">Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. 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.
CEvery dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">C</span>Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
A table for every occasion
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
<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">A table for every occasion</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Mains
<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">Mains</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="Noah Kim" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Noah Kim
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $24.92Seasonal soup
- $18.09Chef's tasting plate
- $24.19Slow-cooked lamb
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$24.92</span>Seasonal soup</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$18.09</span>Chef's tasting plate</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$24.19</span>Slow-cooked lamb</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.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.
<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">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.</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-1570560258879-af7f8e1447ac?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-1712746784068-703c0c915611?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-1517248135467-4c7edcad34c4?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-1565895405140-6b9830a88c19?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.
Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Leo Mensah
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Support Specialist
</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. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.
<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 2015
</div>
<div>
Toronto
</div>
<div>
155 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.</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">Active</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Private events
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Feb 15, 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">
Seasonal menus from local farms
</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.
- 1Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.
- 2Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.
- 3Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.
<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>Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at 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>Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.</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>Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.</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>