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.
We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521335629791-ce4aec67dd15?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="How we choose sustainable materials" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. 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. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1567401893414-76b7b1e5a7a5?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Five pieces for a capsule wardrobe" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Austin</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. 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. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
<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">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</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.
SWe keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">S</span>We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Everyday essentials, beautifully made
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.
<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">Everyday essentials, beautifully made</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Apparel
<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">Apparel</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-7.svg" alt="Lucas Alvarez" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Lucas Alvarez
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $13.79Desk lamp
- $10.21Wool scarf
- $8.66Wool scarf
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$13.79</span>Desk lamp</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$10.21</span>Wool scarf</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$8.66</span>Wool scarf</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.
Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. 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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. 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-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.
Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Ravi Quinn
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Project Manager
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
<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 1992
</div>
<div>
Montreal
</div>
<div>
342 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</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">Draft</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
30-day returns
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Aug 18, 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">
Style that works as hard as you do
</div>
<div class="small">
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.
- 2We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
- 3We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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>We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.</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>We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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>