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-start

float-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.

Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. 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">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691462126-2ee47c8bf9e7?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Simple habits for a healthier back" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2"> 
  <p class="mb-2">Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. 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>

3Image on the right

float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.

Sleep tips our doctors actually use — Cape Town

Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

<div class="clearfix">
  <figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1584516150909-c43483ee7932?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Sleep tips our doctors actually use" class="w-100 rounded-3"> 
    <figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Cape Town</figcaption>
  </figure>
  <p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>

4Responsive float

float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.

float-md-end

Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.

<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">Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</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.

SEvery detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.

<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">S</span>Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.</p>

7Pull quote

A floated quote with a side border inside an article.

Your health, our priority

Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.

<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">Your health, our priority</blockquote>
  <p class="mb-0 small">Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.</p>
</div>

8Floated buttons in a header

A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.

Dental

<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">Dental</h3>
</div>

9Avatar floated in a comment

A small floated avatar beside comment text.

Chloe Morgan

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.

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="Chloe Morgan" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3"> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Chloe Morgan
  </div>
  <p class="small mb-0">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.</p>
</div>

10Price floated right

Menu rows with the price floated to the end.

$8.76Annual check-up
$7.42Braces consultation
$25.69Blood test

<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$8.76</span>Annual check-up</li>
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$7.42</span>Braces consultation</li>
  <li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$25.69</span>Blood test</li>
</ul>

11Without clearfix

Without clearfix the parent collapses; with it the background wraps the floats.

no clearfix

float

clearfix

float

<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.

Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.

<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">Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.</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.

Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.

Arjun Alvarez

Product Designer

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <p class="small">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</p>
  <div class="float-end text-end">
    <div class="fst-italic">
      Arjun Alvarez
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary">
      Product Designer
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Sidebar box floated

A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.

Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.

<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 1995
    </div>
    <div>
      Singapore
    </div>
    <div>
      34 staff
    </div>
  </aside>
  <p class="mb-0">Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</p>
</div>

16Badge floated on a title

A small badge floated to the end of a card title.

Cancelled

Dental care

Apr 17, 2026

<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">
    Dental care
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary">
    Apr 17, 2026
  </div>
</div>

17Two floated columns

Two w-50 boxes, one float-start and one float-end, fill a row.

float-start w-50

float-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.

Modern healthcare close to home

Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

<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">
    Modern healthcare close to home
  </div>
  <div class="small">
    Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
  </div>
</div>

19Step number floated

A circle number floated beside each instruction.

1We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
2Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
3Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.

<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 measure success by how many patients 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">2</span>Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.</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>Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</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>