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-surface-3 rounded-lg p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center float-start">
<code class="small">float-start</code>
</div>
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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 five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1567958451986-2de427a4a0be?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Five pieces for a capsule wardrobe" width="140" class="float-start rounded-lg me-4 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. 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.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-4 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1598305762558-328f599df683?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Five things we learned this year" class="w-full rounded-lg">
<figcaption class="small text-muted mt-1">Lisbon</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<div class="md:float-end md:ms-4 mb-2 bg-warning-subtle text-warning-emphasis rounded-lg p-2 small">
float-md-end
</div>
<p class="mb-0 small">Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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-surface-3 rounded-lg p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center float-end sm:float-none">
<code class="small">float-end float-sm-none</code>
</div>
</div>6Drop cap
A large floated first letter starts a story.
SEvery piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 font-bold leading-none me-2 text-primary-ink">S</span>Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Style that works as hard as you do
Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<div class="clearfix">
<blockquote class="float-end ms-4 mb-2 border-s border-4 border-primary ps-4 text-lg italic" style="max-width:14rem">Style that works as hard as you do</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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-b 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.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-4.svg" alt="Diego Hughes" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-full float-start me-4">
<div class="font-semibold">
Diego Hughes
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $21.69Leather wallet
- $18.93Face oil
- $30.90Face oil
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$21.69</span>Leather wallet</li>
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$18.93</span>Face oil</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$30.90</span>Face oil</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-lg p-1 small">
no clearfix
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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-lg p-1 small">
clearfix
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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.
Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.
<div class="clearfix bg-info-subtle text-info-emphasis rounded-lg p-4">
<span class="float-start text-3xl leading-none me-4"><i class="bi bi-info-circle-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.</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-lg object-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-lg object-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-lg object-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-lg object-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. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<p class="small">Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="italic">
Theo Kim
</div>
<div class="small text-muted">
Project Manager
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. 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.
<div class="clearfix">
<aside class="md:float-end md:ms-4 mb-4 border rounded-lg p-4 bg-surface-3 small" style="max-width:14rem">
<div class="font-semibold mb-1">
Quick facts
</div>
<div>
Founded 2018
</div>
<div>
Denver
</div>
<div>
127 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. 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.</p>
</div>16Badge floated on a title
A small badge floated to the end of a card title.
<div class="border rounded-lg p-4" style="max-width:22rem">
<span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">Cancelled</span>
<div class="font-semibold">
Loyalty rewards
</div>
<div class="small text-muted">
Apr 10, 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-1/2 pe-1">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center">
<code class="small">float-start w-50</code>
</div>
</div>
<div class="float-end w-1/2 ps-1">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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-lg p-4 bg-surface-3">
<button type="button" class="btn-close float-end" aria-label="Close"></button>
<div class="font-semibold">
Designed to last, priced to love
</div>
<div class="small">
Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.
- 2Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.
- 3We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<ol class="list-unstyled mb-0 grid gap-2">
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-full text-center small font-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">1</span>Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see.</li>
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-full text-center small font-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">2</span>Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</li>
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-full text-center small font-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-surface-3 rounded-lg p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center sm:float-start md:float-end lg:float-none">
<code class="small">sm start, md end, lg none</code>
</div>
</div>