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.
Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. 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.
<div class="clearfix">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1559339352-11d035aa65de?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="Planning the perfect birthday dinner" width="140" class="float-start rounded-3 me-3 mb-2">
<p class="mb-2">Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms. Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</p>
<p class="mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. 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.</p>
</div>3Image on the right
float-end with ms-3 puts the figure on the right of the text.
Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.
<div class="clearfix">
<figure class="float-end ms-3 mb-2 text-center" style="width:150px">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1712746784068-703c0c915611?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="The story of our wood-fired oven" class="w-100 rounded-3">
<figcaption class="small text-body-secondary mt-1">Vancouver</figcaption>
</figure>
<p class="mb-0">Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards.</p>
</div>4Responsive float
float-md-end floats only from md; on phones the box stays in the normal flow.
Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.
<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">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. Our terrace is open from spring to autumn, with heaters for cooler evenings.</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.
TCooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. 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. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
<p class="mb-0"><span class="float-start display-4 fw-bold lh-1 me-2 text-primary">T</span>Cooking classes on Saturday mornings teach you our favourite recipes. 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. We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>7Pull quote
A floated quote with a side border inside an article.
Cooked with care, served with a smile
We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.
<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">Cooked with care, served with a smile</blockquote>
<p class="mb-0 small">We have been feeding this neighbourhood for over a decade, and we still love it. Our sommelier has paired each dish with wines from small family vineyards. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked clearly on every menu. Book a table online in seconds, or call us for groups of eight or more. Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.</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.
We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<img src="../assets/img/avatar-2.svg" alt="Jonah Haddad" width="44" height="44" class="rounded-circle float-start me-3">
<div class="fw-semibold">
Jonah Haddad
</div>
<p class="small mb-0">We measure success by how many guests come back and tell their friends. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
</div>10Price floated right
Menu rows with the price floated to the end.
- $16.64Seasonal soup
- $16.35Espresso martini
- $30.50Chef's tasting plate
<ul class="list-unstyled mb-0" style="max-width:24rem">
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$16.64</span>Seasonal soup</li>
<li class="clearfix border-bottom py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$16.35</span>Espresso martini</li>
<li class="clearfix py-2"><span class="float-end fw-semibold">$30.50</span>Chef's tasting plate</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.
We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.
<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">We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed.</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 team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.
<div class="clearfix border rounded-3 p-3">
<p class="small">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Bread is baked every morning and pasta is rolled by hand in our kitchen.</p>
<div class="float-end text-end">
<div class="fst-italic">
Kai Rossi
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Finance Lead
</div>
</div>
</div>15Sidebar box floated
A fact box floated to the end of an article on md and up.
Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.
<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 2020
</div>
<div>
Edinburgh
</div>
<div>
82 staff
</div>
</aside>
<p class="mb-0">Order for pickup or delivery and enjoy the same dishes at home. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. Children are always welcome, with a menu made just for them. Every dish is cooked to order, so tell us if you would like anything changed. Private dining rooms seat up to forty guests for birthdays and business dinners.</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">Approved</span>
<div class="fw-semibold">
Catering
</div>
<div class="small text-body-secondary">
Apr 11, 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">
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.
</div>
</div>19Step number floated
A circle number floated beside each instruction.
- 1Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.
- 2Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
- 3We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
<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>Our menu changes with the seasons and the best produce from nearby farms.</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>Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.</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 keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.</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>