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.

Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.

New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

<div class="clearfix">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1598305762558-328f599df683?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Styling one piece three different ways" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2"> 
  <p class="mb-2">Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
</div>

3Image on the right

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

Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.

<div class="clearfix">
  <figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1443884590026-2e4d21aee71c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A small guide to a calmer home" class="w-100 rounded-3"> 
    <figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Dublin</figcaption>
  </figure>
  <p class="mb-0">Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.</p>
</div>

4Responsive float

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

float-md-end

Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

<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. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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.

DStart in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. 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">D</span>Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>

7Pull quote

A floated quote with a side border inside an article.

The new collection has landed

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.

<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">The new collection has landed</blockquote>
  <p class="mb-0 small">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</p>
</div>

8Floated buttons in a header

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

Accessories

<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">Accessories</h3>
</div>

9Avatar floated in a comment

A small floated avatar beside comment text.

Arjun Ortega

Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <img src="../assets/img/avatar-12.svg" alt="Arjun Ortega" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3"> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Arjun Ortega
  </div>
  <p class="small mb-0">Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.</p>
</div>

10Price floated right

Menu rows with the price floated to the end.

$24.46Hand cream
$5.51Ceramic mug
$29.55Leather wallet

<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$24.46</span>Hand cream</li>
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$5.51</span>Ceramic mug</li>
  <li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$29.55</span>Leather wallet</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.

Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.

<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">Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.</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.

We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

Ella Alvarez

Marketing Lead

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <p class="small">We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
  <div class="float-end text-end">
    <div class="fst-italic">
      Ella Alvarez
    </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.

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

<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 2014
    </div>
    <div>
      Lisbon
    </div>
    <div>
      235 staff
    </div>
  </aside>
  <p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>

16Badge floated on a title

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

Pending

Secure checkout

May 4, 2026

<div class="border rounded-3 p-3" style="max-width:22rem">
  <span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">Pending</span> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Secure checkout
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary">
    May 4, 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.

Good things, made to be used

Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.

<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">
    Good things, made to be used
  </div>
  <div class="small">
    Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
  </div>
</div>

19Step number floated

A circle number floated beside each instruction.

1Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.
2Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.
3Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.

<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>Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.</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>Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.</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>Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.</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>