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. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1579631542761-d7c4e913f8d4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Vegan dishes worth crossing town for" 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. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1712746784068-703c0c915611?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Planning the perfect birthday dinner" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Vancouver</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</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. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.
<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. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.</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.
CEvery 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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">C</span>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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Fresh flavours, made every day
Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<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">Fresh flavours, made every day</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-4.svg" alt="Chloe Novak" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Chloe Novak
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $26.67Slow-cooked lamb
- $24.20Wood-fired pizza
- $13.49Truffle pasta
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$26.67</span>Slow-cooked lamb</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$24.20</span>Wood-fired pizza</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$13.49</span>Truffle pasta</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 dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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">Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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.
Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Ruby Whitaker
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Operations Manager
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.
<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 1994
</div>
<div>
Seoul
</div>
<div>
282 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.</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">Overdue</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Private events
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Aug 17, 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">
Dinner worth getting dressed up for
</div>
<div class="small">
Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
- 2We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
- 3Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.
<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>Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</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 keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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>Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.</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>