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.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. 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 terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565895405140-6b9830a88c19?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Three pasta shapes to make at home" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. 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.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517248135467-4c7edcad34c4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="Our chocolate tart, step by step" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Prague</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it.
<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 menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it.</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.
GBread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">G</span>Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Simple dishes, honest ingredients
Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.
<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">Simple dishes, honest ingredients</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Mains
<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">Mains</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-1.svg" alt="Theo Varga" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Theo Varga
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $21.57Slow-cooked lamb
- $8.67House lemonade
- $8.23House lemonade
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$21.57</span>Slow-cooked lamb</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$8.67</span>House lemonade</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$8.23</span>House lemonade</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.
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.
<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">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu.</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-1570560258879-af7f8e1447ac?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-1712746784068-703c0c915611?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-1517248135467-4c7edcad34c4?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-1565895405140-6b9830a88c19?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.
Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Aria Delgado
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Customer Success
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<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 2002
</div>
<div>
Prague
</div>
<div>
116 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. 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-3 p-3" style="max-width:22rem">
<span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">In review</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Private events
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
May 18, 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">
Fresh flavours, made every day
</div>
<div class="small">
Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
- 2Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.
- 3We measure success by how many guests 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>Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</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>Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.</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 guests 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>