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.
Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.
Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1620829813573-7c9e1877706f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="From teacher to UX designer: a career story" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565598611425-45b0878bdd0b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A beginner's guide to getting started" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Auckland</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.
<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">Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.</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.
LClear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">L</span>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Study smarter with guided paths
Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.
<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">Study smarter with guided paths</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Design
<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">Design</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-9.svg" alt="Sofia Carter" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Sofia Carter
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. 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.
- $10.26Copywriting
- $7.79UX fundamentals
- $24.05Python basics
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$10.26</span>Copywriting</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$7.79</span>UX fundamentals</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$24.05</span>Python basics</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.
Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. 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">Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. 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-1752650736024-d6aac18abc2d?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-1531538606174-0f90ff5dce83?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-1758270705290-62b6294dd044?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-1516321497487-e288fb19713f?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.
Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Theo Kowalski
</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.
Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<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>
Denver
</div>
<div>
217 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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">Approved</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Career coaching
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Jul 23, 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">
The online school for busy people
</div>
<div class="small">
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
- 2Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
- 3Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.
<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>Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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>Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.</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>Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.</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>