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.
Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.
We handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="A beginner's guide to getting started" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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 buyers come back and tell their friends. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many buyers come back and tell their friends. Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1757524492552-d47a66a2b63e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="The best neighbourhoods for families this year" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Cape Town</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">We measure success by how many buyers come back and tell their friends. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many buyers come back and tell their friends. Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house.
<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">Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house.</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.
BWe keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">B</span>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. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Properties with character, agents with heart
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<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">Properties with character, agents with heart</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Apartments
<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">Apartments</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right home.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-2.svg" alt="Isla Lindqvist" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Isla Lindqvist
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right home.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $19.58Lake cottage
- $29.70Corner office
- $28.18Townhouse
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$19.58</span>Lake cottage</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$29.70</span>Corner office</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$28.18</span>Townhouse</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.
Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. 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" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. 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-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?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-1582268611958-ebfd161ef9cf?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-1580587771525-78b9dba3b914?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-1600596542815-ffad4c1539a9?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 handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">We handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Elena Duarte
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Product Designer
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. 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 2000
</div>
<div>
Edinburgh
</div>
<div>
276 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. 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.
<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">
Home valuation
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Dec 5, 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">
Moving made simple
</div>
<div class="small">
Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.
- 2Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords.
- 3Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do.
<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 listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person.</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 rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords.</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>Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do.</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>