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. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1641337221253-fdc7237f6b61?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Our most popular classes this month" 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. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517836357463-d25dfeac3438?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="What to eat before a morning workout" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Dublin</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.
<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 listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.</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.
FCertified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">F</span>Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms. We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Better habits start this week
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. 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">Better habits start this week</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form. Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. 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.
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.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-3.svg" alt="Hana Lindqvist" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Hana Lindqvist
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Track your progress in the app and see how far you have come.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $27.97Mobility workshop
- $21.90Coaching plan
- $19.3310-class pack
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$27.97</span>Mobility workshop</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$21.90</span>Coaching plan</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$19.33</span>10-class pack</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.
Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.
<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">Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.</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.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Kenji Haddad
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Project Manager
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts. 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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.
<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 2003
</div>
<div>
Austin
</div>
<div>
247 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts. 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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops.</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">
Group classes
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Jul 14, 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">
Train smarter, feel better
</div>
<div class="small">
Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.
- 2Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
- 3Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts.
<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>Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.</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>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">3</span>Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts.</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>