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.
Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. 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.
Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1718985342149-7178154e0aee?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="What our shoppers asked us most" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. 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>
<p class="mb-0">Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1441984904996-e0b6ba687e04?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Our favourite tips for busy weeks" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Montreal</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. 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.
Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.
<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">Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.</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.
TClear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">T</span>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Everyday essentials, beautifully made
Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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">Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Outdoor
<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">Outdoor</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="Ravi Okafor" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Ravi Okafor
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $27.13Running cap
- $9.87Face oil
- $12.12Linen shirt
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$27.13</span>Running cap</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$9.87</span>Face oil</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$12.12</span>Linen shirt</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.
Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.
<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">Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.</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.
Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Jonah Kim
</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.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.
<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 2009
</div>
<div>
Auckland
</div>
<div>
50 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. 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>
</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">Approved</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Gift wrapping
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Jul 15, 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">
New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
- 2Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.
- 3We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.
<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 packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral.</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 measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.</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>