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How can I make Bootstrap custom form controls work with floating labels without overlapping text?

Asked on Dec 13, 2025

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To make Bootstrap custom form controls work with floating labels without overlapping text, you can use the `.form-floating` class along with properly structured input elements. Here's a simple example to demonstrate this.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        <div class="form-floating mb-3">
            <input type="text" class="form-control" id="floatingInput" placeholder="Enter your name">
            <label for="floatingInput">Name</label>
        </div>
        <div class="form-floating mb-3">
            <select class="form-select" id="floatingSelect" aria-label="Floating label select example">
                <option selected>Open this select menu</option>
                <option value="1">One</option>
                <option value="2">Two</option>
                <option value="3">Three</option>
            </select>
            <label for="floatingSelect">Works with selects</label>
        </div>
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure each input or select element is wrapped in a `.form-floating` container.
The `` should immediately follow the input/select element and reference the input/select's `id`.
Use the `placeholder` attribute for inputs to ensure the floating label works correctly.
This method is compatible with text inputs, textareas, and select elements.

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How can I make Bootstrap custom form controls work with floating labels without overlapping text?

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