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-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.
Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758691462878-6edc3d3da1be?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">Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1631217873436-b0fa88e71f0a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="How often should you have a health check-up?" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Auckland</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
<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">Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</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.
HFriendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">H</span>Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Your health, our priority
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.
<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 health, our priority</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Dental
<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">Dental</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-1.svg" alt="Zoe Quinn" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Zoe Quinn
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $14.16Physio session
- $28.40Teeth whitening
- $29.99Physio session
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$14.16</span>Physio session</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$28.40</span>Teeth whitening</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$29.99</span>Physio 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.
Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.
<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">Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.</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-1631217871099-88310a909a32?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-1758691463331-2ac00e6f676f?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-1631217868264-e5b90bb7e133?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-1758691461990-03b49d969495?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 work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Ava Ortega
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Sales Executive
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<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 1991
</div>
<div>
Copenhagen
</div>
<div>
392 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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">Active</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Lab tests
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Jun 8, 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">
See a specialist this week
</div>
<div class="small">
Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
- 2Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
- 3We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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>We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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>Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.</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 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-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>