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.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517836357463-d25dfeac3438?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Five things we learned this year" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758875569612-94d5e0f1a35f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="How to stay motivated through winter" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Vancouver</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Open 24 hours, so you can train whenever it suits your day. 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">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Open 24 hours, so you can train whenever it suits your day. 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.
RWe keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">R</span>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. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Your fitness journey starts now
Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come. Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.
<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 fitness journey starts now</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come. Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Yoga
<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">Yoga</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-12.svg" alt="Zoe Alvarez" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Zoe Alvarez
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $22.50Spin class pack
- $21.81Mobility workshop
- $10.60Sauna session
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$22.50</span>Spin class pack</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$21.81</span>Mobility workshop</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$10.60</span>Sauna 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.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. 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">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. 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-1554284126-aa88f22d8b74?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-1507398941214-572c25f4b1dc?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-1517836357463-d25dfeac3438?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-1761839258420-5c3e2f2e2a74?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.
Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Priya Rossi
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Operations Manager
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.
<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 1998
</div>
<div>
Edinburgh
</div>
<div>
169 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals.</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">
Nutrition plans
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
May 2, 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">
Classes that keep you coming back
</div>
<div class="small">
Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
- 2We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
- 3We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<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>Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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 measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.</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 keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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>