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.
Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1606318313647-137d1f3b4d3c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="What to expect at your first dental visit" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.</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. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. 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-1631217871099-88310a909a32?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Simple habits for a healthier back" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Lisbon</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. 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.
Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
<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">Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</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.
BWe listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">B</span>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. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Care for the whole family
Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.
<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">Care for the whole family</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Dermatology
<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">Dermatology</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-6.svg" alt="Mason Morgan" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Mason Morgan
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $28.46Blood test
- $5.74Video consult
- $7.35Heart screening
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$28.46</span>Blood test</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$5.74</span>Video consult</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$7.35</span>Heart screening</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.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.
<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">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.</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-1631217871099-88310a909a32?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-1758691463331-2ac00e6f676f?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-1631217868264-e5b90bb7e133?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-1758691461990-03b49d969495?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.
Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Theo Fischer
</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.
Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
<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 2013
</div>
<div>
Dublin
</div>
<div>
329 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</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">Pending</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
General practice
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Oct 4, 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">
Expert doctors, gentle care
</div>
<div class="small">
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
- 2Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
- 3Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that 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>Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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>Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.</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>Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that 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>