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.
Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1598305762558-328f599df683?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Meet the makers behind our ceramics" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We measure success by how many shoppers 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-1443884590026-2e4d21aee71c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Styling one piece three different ways" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Barcelona</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We measure success by how many shoppers 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.
Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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">Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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.
EThousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">E</span>Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
New season, new favourites
Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<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">New season, new favourites</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Beauty
<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">Beauty</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="Kai Carter" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Kai Carter
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $5.49Leather wallet
- $30.44Face oil
- $5.96Rain jacket
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$5.49</span>Leather wallet</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$30.44</span>Face oil</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$5.96</span>Rain jacket</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.
Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<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">Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</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.
New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Omar Moreau
</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.
Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.
<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 2006
</div>
<div>
Lisbon
</div>
<div>
270 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.</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">
Gift wrapping
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Oct 11, 2025
</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">
Pieces you will reach for every day
</div>
<div class="small">
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.
- 2Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.
- 3We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.
<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>New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</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>Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.</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 measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.</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>