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.
Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Staging tips that help homes sell faster" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</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. Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start. Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many buyers come back and tell their friends.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A first-time buyer's checklist" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Austin</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start. Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person. Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We measure success by how many buyers come back and tell their friends.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<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">Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area. Price alerts tell you the moment a home that fits your search comes on the market. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</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.
HStart 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. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. We handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">H</span>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. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. We handle the paperwork, so you can focus on planning the move.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
The right home, the right price
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house. Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right home.
<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">The right home, the right price</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our rental team manages repairs, payments and tenants for landlords. Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Book viewings online and take a 3D tour before you leave the house. Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right home.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Villas
<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">Villas</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-8.svg" alt="Diego Duarte" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Diego Duarte
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Sellers get professional photos, floor plans and a marketing plan included. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $4.24Lake cottage
- $17.32Lake cottage
- $18.51Country farmhouse
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$4.24</span>Lake cottage</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$17.32</span>Lake cottage</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$18.51</span>Country farmhouse</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.
Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<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">Neighbourhood guides cover transport, schools and things to do. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</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-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?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-1582268611958-ebfd161ef9cf?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-1580587771525-78b9dba3b914?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-1600596542815-ffad4c1539a9?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 listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our local agents know every street, school and coffee shop in the area.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Nora Hughes
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Art Director
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<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 1997
</div>
<div>
Toronto
</div>
<div>
213 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Every listing is checked by our team, so the photos match what you see in person. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Most of our homes sell within six weeks, often above the asking price. Get a free, no-obligation valuation of your home within 48 hours. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</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">Overdue</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Virtual tours
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Sep 29, 2025
</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">
Smart property search, real advice
</div>
<div class="small">
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start.
- 2Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right home.
- 3Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.
<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>Mortgage advisors help you understand what you can afford before you start.</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>Honest advice comes first, even when it means waiting for the right 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>Thousands of buyers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.</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>