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-surface-3 rounded-lg p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center float-start">
<code class="small">float-start</code>
</div>
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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.
Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581056771107-24ca5f033842?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Inside our new heart screening clinic" width="140" class="float-start rounded-lg me-4 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Video consultations let you speak with a doctor from the comfort of home. Book online in two minutes and see a doctor as soon as today. Modern equipment means faster diagnoses and more comfortable treatment. Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-4 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1631217871099-88310a909a32?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A parent's guide to childhood vaccinations" class="w-full rounded-lg">
<figcaption class="small text-muted mt-1">Vancouver</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Friendly reminders make sure you never miss a check-up or a dose. Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<div class="md:float-end md:ms-4 mb-2 bg-warning-subtle text-warning-emphasis rounded-lg p-2 small">
float-md-end
</div>
<p class="mb-0 small">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. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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-surface-3 rounded-lg p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center float-end sm:float-none">
<code class="small">float-end float-sm-none</code>
</div>
</div>6Drop cap
A large floated first letter starts a story.
SEvery detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 font-bold leading-none me-2 text-primary-ink">S</span>Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Modern healthcare close to home
We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.
<div class="clearfix">
<blockquote class="float-end ms-4 mb-2 border-s border-4 border-primary ps-4 text-lg italic" style="max-width:14rem">Modern healthcare close to home</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">We measure success by how many patients come back and tell their friends. Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Orthopedics
<div class="clearfix border-b 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">Orthopedics</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-2.svg" alt="Priya Silva" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-full float-start me-4">
<div class="font-semibold">
Priya Silva
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our specialists take time to listen and explain every step of your treatment.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $11.59Skin check
- $24.44Dental cleaning
- $17.50Braces consultation
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$11.59</span>Skin check</li>
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$24.44</span>Dental cleaning</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$17.50</span>Braces consultation</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-lg p-1 small">
no clearfix
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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-lg p-1 small">
clearfix
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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.
Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.
<div class="clearfix bg-info-subtle text-info-emphasis rounded-lg p-4">
<span class="float-start text-3xl leading-none me-4"><i class="bi bi-info-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs on weekdays. We work with most insurance providers and explain any costs upfront.</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-lg object-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-lg object-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-lg object-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-lg object-cover">
</div>14Signature block
float-end with text-end places a signature at the bottom right of a letter.
Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<p class="small">Lab results arrive in your patient portal, usually within 48 hours. Thousands of patients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="italic">
Felix Moreau
</div>
<div class="small text-muted">
Backend Engineer
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. 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.
<div class="clearfix">
<aside class="md:float-end md:ms-4 mb-4 border rounded-lg p-4 bg-surface-3 small" style="max-width:14rem">
<div class="font-semibold mb-1">
Quick facts
</div>
<div>
Founded 2010
</div>
<div>
Auckland
</div>
<div>
75 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Our clinic is fully accessible, with free parking right outside. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. 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.</p>
</div>16Badge floated on a title
A small badge floated to the end of a card title.
<div class="border rounded-lg p-4" style="max-width:22rem">
<span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">Shipped</span>
<div class="font-semibold">
General practice
</div>
<div class="small text-muted">
May 1, 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-1/2 pe-1">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center">
<code class="small">float-start w-50</code>
</div>
</div>
<div class="float-end w-1/2 ps-1">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md 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-lg p-4 bg-surface-3">
<button type="button" class="btn-close float-end" aria-label="Close"></button>
<div class="font-semibold">
Personal care from people who listen
</div>
<div class="small">
Family plans cover check-ups and vaccinations for everyone under one roof.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.
- 2Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.
- 3Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<ol class="list-unstyled mb-0 grid gap-2">
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-full text-center small font-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">1</span>Your records are private, secure and always available when you need them.</li>
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-full text-center small font-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">2</span>Children are welcome, and our paediatric team knows how to make them smile.</li>
<li class="clearfix"><span class="float-start me-2 text-bg-primary rounded-full text-center small font-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">3</span>Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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-surface-3 rounded-lg p-2">
<div class="bg-primary-subtle border border-primary/30 rounded-md p-2 text-center sm:float-start md:float-end lg:float-none">
<code class="small">sm start, md end, lg none</code>
</div>
</div>