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.
Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.
We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1494346480775-936a9f0d0877?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Five wines to pair with a summer dinner" width="140" class="float-start rounded-lg me-4 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.</p>
<p class="mb-0">We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-4 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1559339352-11d035aa65de?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="The small habits that make a big difference" class="w-full rounded-lg">
<figcaption class="small text-muted mt-1">Montreal</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</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. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<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">Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</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.
DVegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 font-bold leading-none me-2 text-primary-ink">D</span>Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
A table for every occasion
Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.
<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">A table for every occasion</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.</p>
</div>8Floated buttons in a header
A heading with a float-end button; clearfix keeps the border below both.
Desserts
<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">Desserts</h3>
</div>9Avatar floated in a comment
A small floated avatar beside comment text.
Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-5.svg" alt="Luna Harlow" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-full float-start me-4">
<div class="font-semibold">
Luna Harlow
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. 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.
- $21.68Slow-cooked lamb
- $21.86Chef's tasting plate
- $17.29Chocolate tart
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$21.68</span>Slow-cooked lamb</li>
<li class="clearfix border-b py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$21.86</span>Chef's tasting plate</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end font-semibold">$17.29</span>Chocolate tart</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.
Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.
<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">Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more.</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-lg object-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-lg object-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-lg object-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-lg object-cover">
</div>14Signature block
float-end with text-end places a signature at the bottom right of a letter.
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.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-lg p-4">
<p class="small">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.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="italic">
Leo Quinn
</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 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. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<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 1991
</div>
<div>
Montreal
</div>
<div>
183 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">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. Thousands of guests already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. 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-lg p-4" style="max-width:22rem">
<span class="badge text-bg-success float-end">On hold</span>
<div class="font-semibold">
Dine-in
</div>
<div class="small text-muted">
May 17, 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">
Where every dinner feels like a celebration
</div>
<div class="small">
Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
- 2We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
- 3Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
<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>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-full text-center small font-bold" style="width:26px;height:26px;line-height:26px">2</span>We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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>Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</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>