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.
Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.
We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1624555130581-1d9cca783bc0?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Our favourite tips for busy weeks" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1624555130581-1d9cca783bc0?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Paying international suppliers without high fees" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Melbourne</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.
<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">Invoices go out with a payment link, so customers can pay you in one click. Cash flow forecasts show where you will be next month, not just today. Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.</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.
BOur team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">B</span>Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. No monthly fees on the basic plan and no hidden charges on transfers. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Issue virtual and physical cards to your team with limits you control.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Spend smarter, close the books faster
Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that 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">Spend smarter, close the books faster</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Every payment appears instantly, with receipts matched automatically. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Open a business account online in about ten minutes, with no branch visit. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Payroll
<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">Payroll</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-1.svg" alt="Chloe Novak" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Chloe Novak
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Your money is protected by bank-grade security and regulated partners. Payroll runs on time, with tax and pension payments handled for you.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $26.08Tax reserve
- $22.94Basic account
- $7.73Team cards
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$26.08</span>Tax reserve</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$22.94</span>Basic account</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$7.73</span>Team cards</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.
We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<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">We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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-1714974528757-f63c72154a1b?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-1758518730083-4c12527b6742?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-1688380692117-63178554d76d?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-1624555130581-1d9cca783bc0?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.
Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Samir Whitaker
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Content Writer
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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 1991
</div>
<div>
Edinburgh
</div>
<div>
19 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Set approval rules for large payments and see who spent what, and why. Real people answer your questions around the clock, every day of the year. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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">Shipped</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Multi-currency wallets
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Mar 1, 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">
Corporate cards with built-in controls
</div>
<div class="small">
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.
- 2Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
- 3Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.
<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>Send and receive money in more than 30 currencies at fair exchange rates.</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>Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</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>Accounting sync keeps your books up to date without manual exports.</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>