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.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
Our motion team turns complex ideas into short films people actually watch. Senior designers lead every project from the first sketch to the final file. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1742440710226-450e3b85c100?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Why motion matters for modern brands" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Our motion team turns complex ideas into short films people actually watch. Senior designers lead every project from the first sketch to the final file. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Clients stay with us for years because we treat their brand like our own. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our motion team turns complex ideas into short films people actually watch. Thousands of clients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Fixed prices and weekly demos keep you in control from start to finish.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1753162657329-beced5a7f63f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="The small habits that make a big difference" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Montreal</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Clients stay with us for years because we treat their brand like our own. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our motion team turns complex ideas into short films people actually watch. Thousands of clients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Fixed prices and weekly demos keep you in control from start to finish.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. From logo to launch campaign, everything is designed to work together. Websites we build are fast, accessible and easy for your team to update.
<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 team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. From logo to launch campaign, everything is designed to work together. Websites we build are fast, accessible and easy for your team to update.</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 keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We have helped more than a hundred companies launch, rebrand and grow online. We combine strategy, design and technology to build brands that grow. Small teams, short feedback loops and no handoffs lost in translation.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">D</span>We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We have helped more than a hundred companies launch, rebrand and grow online. We combine strategy, design and technology to build brands that grow. Small teams, short feedback loops and no handoffs lost in translation.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
We make good brands great
Senior designers lead every project from the first sketch to the final file. We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. We measure success by how many clients come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design.
<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">We make good brands great</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Senior designers lead every project from the first sketch to the final file. We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. We measure success by how many clients come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
<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">Print</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We measure success in sign-ups, sales and brand recall, not just awards.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-2.svg" alt="Mason Fischer" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Mason Fischer
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We measure success in sign-ups, sales and brand recall, not just awards.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $14.83Explainer animation
- $18.43Explainer animation
- $15.55Landing page
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$14.83</span>Explainer animation</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$18.43</span>Explainer animation</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$15.55</span>Landing page</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.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of clients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<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">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of clients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</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-1753162657329-beced5a7f63f?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-1753162658449-e0f19e1a4cfc?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-1742440710226-450e3b85c100?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-1752650736677-94fe8cdb9d5c?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 test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Finn Duarte
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Data Analyst
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design. From logo to launch campaign, everything is designed to work together. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success in sign-ups, sales and brand recall, not just awards. We have helped more than a hundred companies launch, rebrand and grow online.
<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 1990
</div>
<div>
Montreal
</div>
<div>
160 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design. From logo to launch campaign, everything is designed to work together. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We measure success in sign-ups, sales and brand recall, not just awards. We have helped more than a hundred companies launch, rebrand and grow online.</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">
Brand identity
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Feb 16, 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">
Creative work with measurable results
</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.
- 1Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
- 2We measure success by how many clients come back and tell their friends.
- 3Websites we build are fast, accessible and easy for your team to update.
<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>Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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>We measure success by how many clients come back and tell their friends.</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>Websites we build are fast, accessible and easy for your team to update.</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>