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.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.
Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1606922183036-62e19495eaab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="How to pack for two weeks with one bag" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.</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. 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. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels. Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks.
<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="Three days in Lisbon, hour by hour" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Melbourne</figcaption>
</figure>
<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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Members get room upgrades and late check-out at selected hotels. Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends.
<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">Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends.</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.
STravel 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 trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">S</span>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 trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Trips designed around you
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. 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">Trips designed around you</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Family rooms, adults-only retreats and pet-friendly stays in one search. Airport transfers, tours and dinners are arranged before you arrive. 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.
Culture
<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">Culture</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-12.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">Local guides show you the places that never make it into guidebooks. Our travel experts are on call around the clock while you are away.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $14.73Surf camp
- $17.04Vineyard stay
- $29.11Island hopping tour
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$14.73</span>Surf camp</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$17.04</span>Vineyard stay</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$29.11</span>Island hopping tour</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.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.
<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">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every trip supports local businesses and responsible tourism.</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.
Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later. We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Free cancellation on most stays means you can book now and decide later. We measure success by how many travellers come back and tell their friends.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Theo Nguyen
</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.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it.
<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 2018
</div>
<div>
Auckland
</div>
<div>
334 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of travellers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every hotel on our list is visited and reviewed by our own travel team. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We find the best price, and if you see it cheaper we match it.</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">Cancelled</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Hotel booking
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Sep 14, 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">
Explore more, worry less
</div>
<div class="small">
Travel insurance and car rental can be added in a single click.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel.
- 2Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.
- 3Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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>From city breaks to safaris, we plan trips around how you like to travel.</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>Flexible dates help you find quieter weeks and better prices.</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>Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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>