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-start

float-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.

From teacher to UX designer: a career story

Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. 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. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day.

<div class="clearfix">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516321497487-e288fb19713f?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">Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
  <p class="mb-0">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. 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.

How we build a course, start to finish — Barcelona

Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

<div class="clearfix">
  <figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1620829813573-7c9e1877706f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="How we build a course, start to finish" class="w-100 rounded-3"> 
    <figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Barcelona</figcaption>
  </figure>
  <p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
</div>

4Responsive float

float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.

float-md-end

The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

<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">The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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.

SGuided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. 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">S</span>Guided learning paths take you from beginner to job-ready step by step. Every course is built around hands-on projects you can add to your portfolio. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. 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.

Your next career starts here

Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train.

<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 next career starts here</blockquote>
  <p class="mb-0 small">Career coaches help with your CV, portfolio and interview practice. We measure success by how many students come back and tell their friends. Instructors are working professionals who teach what they use every day. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. The mobile app downloads lessons, so you can learn on the train.</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.

Leo Ibrahim

Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="Leo Ibrahim" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3"> 
  <div class="fw-semibold">
    Leo Ibrahim
  </div>
  <p class="small mb-0">Try the first lesson of any course for free before you decide. Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.</p>
</div>

10Price floated right

Menu rows with the price floated to the end.

$14.09Public speaking
$29.36Leadership skills
$29.73Brand design

<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$14.09</span>Public speaking</li>
  <li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$29.36</span>Leadership skills</li>
  <li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$29.73</span>Brand design</li>
</ul>

11Without clearfix

Without clearfix the parent collapses; with it the background wraps the floats.

no clearfix

float

clearfix

float

<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 team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. 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">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. 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.

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.

Owen Okafor

Content Writer

<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
  <p class="small">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Short quizzes after each lesson help new knowledge stick.</p>
  <div class="float-end text-end">
    <div class="fst-italic">
      Owen Okafor
    </div>
    <div class="small text-body-secondary">
      Content Writer
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

15Sidebar box floated

A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.

Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

<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 2012
    </div>
    <div>
      Seoul
    </div>
    <div>
      364 staff
    </div>
  </aside>
  <p class="mb-0">Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Learn on your schedule, with lessons that fit into a lunch break. Study groups and a friendly forum keep you motivated along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>

16Badge floated on a title

A small badge floated to the end of a card title.

On hold

Study groups

Dec 6, 2025

<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">
    Study groups
  </div>
  <div class="small text-body-secondary">
    Dec 6, 2025
  </div>
</div>

17Two floated columns

Two w-50 boxes, one float-start and one float-end, fill a row.

float-start w-50

float-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.

Master a new skill this season

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

<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">
    Master a new skill this season
  </div>
  <div class="small">
    We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
  </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.
2Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.
3Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.

<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>Earn a certificate at the end of each course and share it with employers.</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>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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>