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.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.
Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1752650736024-d6aac18abc2d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Headlines people actually click" 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. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. 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. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1543269865-0a740d43b90c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="What employers look for in junior analysts" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Melbourne</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. 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. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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">Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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.
LThousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">L</span>Thousands of students already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step.</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. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<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. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Development
<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">Development</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-5.svg" alt="Chloe Okafor" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Chloe Okafor
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $26.03UX fundamentals
- $28.43Web development
- $24.18Data analysis
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$26.03</span>UX fundamentals</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$28.43</span>Web development</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$24.18</span>Data analysis</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.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two 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">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two 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-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.
Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Diego Harlow
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Sales Executive
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day.
<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 2002
</div>
<div>
Kyoto
</div>
<div>
400 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day.</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">Cancelled</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Live workshops
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Nov 1, 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">
The online school for busy people
</div>
<div class="small">
Mentors review your projects and give feedback within two days.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.
- 2Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
- 3Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.
<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>Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide.</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>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">3</span>Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.</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>