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 team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578894381163-e72c17f2d45f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Looking back at a busy season" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success by how many travellers 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-1578894381163-e72c17f2d45f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A beginner's guide to getting started" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Copenhagen</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success by how many travellers 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.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks. Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later.
<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">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks. Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later.</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.
HFriendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away. We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">H</span>Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away. We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Go further, travel better
Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click. From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.
<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">Go further, travel better</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click. From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
City
<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">City</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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-5.svg" alt="Zoe Okafor" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Zoe Okafor
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">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>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $12.67Old town walk
- $16.61Ski chalet
- $13.90Weekend getaway
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$12.67</span>Old town walk</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$16.61</span>Ski chalet</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$13.90</span>Weekend getaway</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.
Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search. Thousands of travellers 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">Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search. Thousands of travellers 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-1553355202-f869c36581ca?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-1682685797208-c741d58c2eff?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-1614088459293-5669fadc3448?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-1783443076547-fb9cb67224a0?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.
Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Mateo Carter
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Marketing Lead
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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 1999
</div>
<div>
Singapore
</div>
<div>
93 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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">
Airport transfers
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Mar 26, 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">
Pack your bags, we will do the rest
</div>
<div class="small">
Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
- 2Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks.
- 3Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.
<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 detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</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>Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks.</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>Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.</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>