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.

img {
  /* Pushes image to the right and lets text wrap around left side */
  float: right;
  margin-left: 15px;
}
Initial value
none
Inherited
No
Applies to
allElementsNoEffectIfDisplayNone
Animation type
discrete

Values

leftrightnoneinline-startinline-end
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.

1+
1+
1+
12+
ESC