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>
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</div>2Text wrapping an image
A floated image with a margin lets the paragraph flow around it.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541963020-4f9732b3ee29?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="The story of our wood-fired oven" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1712746784068-703c0c915611?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="How we make our sourdough every morning" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Barcelona</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<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">Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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.
DWe measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">D</span>We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Taste the city's favourite kitchen
Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Thousands of guests 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">Taste the city's favourite kitchen</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Thousands of guests 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.
Specials
<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">Specials</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="Omar Larsen" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Omar Larsen
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $5.75House lemonade
- $16.49Grilled salmon
- $28.17Espresso martini
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$5.75</span>House lemonade</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$16.49</span>Grilled salmon</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$28.17</span>Espresso martini</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.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
<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">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</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-1570560258879-af7f8e1447ac?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-1712746784068-703c0c915611?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-1517248135467-4c7edcad34c4?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-1565895405140-6b9830a88c19?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.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Lea Ortega
</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.
Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love 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 2015
</div>
<div>
Denver
</div>
<div>
374 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love 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">Shipped</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Catering
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Apr 21, 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">
Wood-fired, slow-cooked, unforgettable
</div>
<div class="small">
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
- 2Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
- 3Thousands of guests 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>We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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>Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</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 guests 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>
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