float

An older layout property that pushes an element to the left or right, allowing text and other content to wrap around it. Often used for images within articles.

Quick example

img {
  /* Pushes image to the right and lets text wrap around left side */
  float: right;
  margin-left: 15px;
}

Quick facts

Initial value
none
Inherited
No
Applies to
all elements (no effect if display: none)
Animation type
discrete

Values

leftrightnoneinline-startinline-end

float Browser Support

Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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ESC