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.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends. The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1762968269894-1d7e1ce8894e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Our favourite tips for busy weeks" 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. We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends. The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month. Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1762968269894-1d7e1ce8894e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A beginner's guide to getting started" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Lisbon</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month. Every attendee receives a certificate of participation. Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed. Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team.
<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 evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed. Group tickets include a private meeting room for your team.</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.
TWe measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends. More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">T</span>We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends. More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Experiences people talk about
Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting. Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time. The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.
<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">Experiences people talk about</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting. Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time. The venue is a short walk from the station and fully accessible.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Meetup
<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">Meetup</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-4.svg" alt="Ivy Morgan" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Ivy Morgan
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We measure success by how many attendees come back and tell their friends. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $9.35Recording pass
- $5.49Recording pass
- $6.21Student pass
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$9.35</span>Recording pass</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$5.49</span>Recording pass</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$6.21</span>Student pass</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.
Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting. Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.
<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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Sponsors meet decision-makers in a relaxed, friendly setting. Three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops and evening meetups.</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-1770097286213-6d6fc60f4cdf?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-1774094453087-0207a0cd2309?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-1773828755374-0ee802d9f44b?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-1773829020694-413e879d2957?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.
More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">More than eighty speakers share what they have learned the hard way. Our evening party is the best place to turn talks into friendships.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Noah Quinn
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Sales Executive
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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>
Montreal
</div>
<div>
10 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Thousands of attendees already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Virtual passes let you join the main stage live from anywhere. The networking app helps you meet the right people before you arrive. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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">On hold</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Ticketing
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Jan 23, 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">
Learn from the best, meet the rest
</div>
<div class="small">
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.
- 2Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.
- 3Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month.
<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>Every attendee receives a certificate of participation.</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>Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you missed.</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>Early bird tickets save you up to forty percent until the end of the month.</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>