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.
New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1443884590026-2e4d21aee71c?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">New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521335629791-ce4aec67dd15?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="What our shoppers asked us most" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Auckland</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
<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">Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</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.
PWe work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">P</span>We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Shop the collection everyone talks about
Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
<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">Shop the collection everyone talks about</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Apparel
<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">Apparel</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-10.svg" alt="Freya Novak" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Freya Novak
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $17.91Cotton throw
- $18.38Running cap
- $21.67Face oil
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$17.91</span>Cotton throw</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$18.38</span>Running cap</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$21.67</span>Face oil</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.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.
<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">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</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-1601647998829-ee316a565aea?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-1580418835996-7783da1c3c6c?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-1441986300917-64674bd600d8?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-1441984904996-e0b6ba687e04?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.
Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Luna Brennan
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Marketing Lead
</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. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.
<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 1998
</div>
<div>
Porto
</div>
<div>
333 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.</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">
Loyalty rewards
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Nov 7, 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">
Designed to last, priced to love
</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.
- 1Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.
- 2Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.
- 3Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
<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>Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.</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>Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.</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>Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</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>