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.
Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1443884590026-2e4d21aee71c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="How to choose the right product" width="140" class="float-start rounded-lg me-4 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-4 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1601647998829-ee316a565aea?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="A three-step skincare routine that works" class="w-full rounded-lg">
<figcaption class="small text-muted mt-1">Cape Town</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone. We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends. Every piece is made in small batches from materials we test ourselves.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. 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 shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. 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.
TMembers get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 font-bold leading-none me-2 text-primary-ink">T</span>Members get early access to new drops and prices only they can see. Our packaging is plastic-free and every delivery is carbon-neutral. Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box. Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Everyday essentials, beautifully made
Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
<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">Everyday essentials, beautifully made</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments. Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose. Order before 2 pm and most items leave our warehouse the same day. Free shipping on orders over $50 and easy returns within 30 days. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Outdoor
<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">Outdoor</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-4.svg" alt="Kai Delgado" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-full float-start me-4">
<div class="font-semibold">
Kai Delgado
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $16.28Cotton throw
- $4.08Linen shirt
- $10.14Wool scarf
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$16.28</span>Cotton throw</li>
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$4.08</span>Linen shirt</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$10.14</span>Wool scarf</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.
Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
<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-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
<p class="small mb-0">Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order. 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-1601647998829-ee316a565aea?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-1580418835996-7783da1c3c6c?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-1441986300917-64674bd600d8?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-1441984904996-e0b6ba687e04?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.
New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<p class="small">New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="italic">
Maya Patel
</div>
<div class="small text-muted">
Customer Success
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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 2009
</div>
<div>
Dublin
</div>
<div>
367 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Thousands of shoppers already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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">Overdue</span>
<div class="font-semibold">
Loyalty rewards
</div>
<div class="small text-muted">
Jan 25, 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">
New season, new favourites
</div>
<div class="small">
Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
- 2Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.
- 3New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.
<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>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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>Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.</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>New pieces arrive every month, and the best ones sell out fast.</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>