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.
Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1620829813573-7c9e1877706f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Tips for learning while working full time" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. 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.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531538606174-0f90ff5dce83?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="How to learn a new skill in 30 days" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Vancouver</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. 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.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<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">Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</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.
SThe mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">S</span>The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Study smarter with guided paths
Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. 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. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.
<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">Study smarter with guided paths</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. 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. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.</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.
We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-2.svg" alt="Theo Ashford" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Theo Ashford
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $23.31Brand design
- $8.06Photography
- $12.21Python basics
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$23.31</span>Brand design</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$8.06</span>Photography</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$12.21</span>Python basics</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.
Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.
<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">Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.</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.
Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Liam Fischer
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
HR Partner
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.
<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 1993
</div>
<div>
Toronto
</div>
<div>
197 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.</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">
Live workshops
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Feb 22, 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">
Grow your career one lesson at a time
</div>
<div class="small">
Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
- 2Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.
- 3Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<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>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">3</span>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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>