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-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.
Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1570560258879-af7f8e1447ac?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="The small habits that make a big difference" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1494346480775-936a9f0d0877?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="The story of our wood-fired oven" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Singapore</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.
<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">We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.</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.
SOrder 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. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">S</span>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. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Come hungry, leave happy
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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">Come hungry, leave happy</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Desserts
<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">Desserts</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="Aria Hughes" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Aria Hughes
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $13.76Burrata with tomatoes
- $8.11Lemon tiramisu
- $11.03Espresso martini
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$13.76</span>Burrata with tomatoes</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$8.11</span>Lemon tiramisu</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$11.03</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.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the 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-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.
Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Freya Sato
</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.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<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 2019
</div>
<div>
Dublin
</div>
<div>
205 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</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">
Catering
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Dec 29, 2025
</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">
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
- 2Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
- 3Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
<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>Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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>Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</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>Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</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>