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.
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.
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. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691463331-2ac00e6f676f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="A parent's guide to childhood vaccinations" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.</p>
<p class="mb-0">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. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691462123-8a17ae95d203?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">Kyoto</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.
<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">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.</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.
EWe measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">E</span>We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Your health, our priority
Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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">Your health, our priority</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Dermatology
<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">Dermatology</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="Isla Sato" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Isla Sato
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $25.54Child check-up
- $29.74Skin check
- $10.28Physio session
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$25.54</span>Child check-up</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$29.74</span>Skin check</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$10.28</span>Physio session</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.
Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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">Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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-1631217871099-88310a909a32?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-1758691463331-2ac00e6f676f?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-1631217868264-e5b90bb7e133?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-1758691461990-03b49d969495?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.
Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Luna Fischer
</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.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. 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 2011
</div>
<div>
Copenhagen
</div>
<div>
30 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. 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">On hold</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Physiotherapy
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
May 16, 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">
Healthy smiles start here
</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.
- 1Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
- 2Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.
- 3Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.
<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>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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 specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</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>Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours.</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>