HTML code
Clean, semantic HTML that powers this Bootstrap 4.1.1 snippet. Copy and paste it into your page (with Bootstrap loaded) to reproduce the exact layout shown in the preview.
Download<div class="container content">
<div class="row">
<div class="col-xl-6 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-12">
<div class="card">
<div class="card-header">Chat</div>
<div class="card-body height3">
<ul class="chat-list">
<li class="in">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar1.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5>Jimmy Willams</h5>
<p>Raw denim heard of them tofu master cleanse</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
<li class="out">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar6.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5>Serena</h5>
<p>Next level veard</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
<li class="in">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar1.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5 class="name">Jimmy Willams</h5>
<p>Will stumptown scenes coffee viral.</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
<li class="out">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar6.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5>Serena</h5>
<p>Tofu master best deal</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="col-xl-6 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-12">
<div class="card">
<div class="card-header">Chat</div>
<div class="card-body height3">
<ul class="chat-list">
<li class="in">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar2.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5>Jimmy Willams</h5>
<p>Raw denim heard of them tofu master cleanse</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
<li class="out">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar3.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5>Serena</h5>
<p>Next level veard</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
<li class="in">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar2.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5 class="name">Jimmy Willams</h5>
<p>Will stumptown scenes coffee viral.</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
<li class="out">
<div class="chat-img">
<img alt="Avtar" src="https://bootdey.com/img/Content/avatar/avatar3.png">
</div>
<div class="chat-body">
<div class="chat-message">
<h5>Serena</h5>
<p>Tofu master best deal</p>
</div>
</div>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>CSS code
Scoped CSS that styles the component. Paste it after Bootstrap 4.1.1 to keep the design, spacing, and responsiveness consistent.
Downloadbody{
background:#eee;
}
.chat-list {
padding: 0;
font-size: .8rem;
}
.chat-list li {
margin-bottom: 10px;
overflow: auto;
color: #ffffff;
}
.chat-list .chat-img {
float: left;
width: 48px;
}
.chat-list .chat-img img {
-webkit-border-radius: 50px;
-moz-border-radius: 50px;
border-radius: 50px;
width: 100%;
}
.chat-list .chat-message {
-webkit-border-radius: 50px;
-moz-border-radius: 50px;
border-radius: 50px;
background: #5a99ee;
display: inline-block;
padding: 10px 20px;
position: relative;
}
.chat-list .chat-message:before {
content: "";
position: absolute;
top: 15px;
width: 0;
height: 0;
}
.chat-list .chat-message h5 {
margin: 0 0 5px 0;
font-weight: 600;
line-height: 100%;
font-size: .9rem;
}
.chat-list .chat-message p {
line-height: 18px;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
.chat-list .chat-body {
margin-left: 20px;
float: left;
width: 70%;
}
.chat-list .in .chat-message:before {
left: -12px;
border-bottom: 20px solid transparent;
border-right: 20px solid #5a99ee;
}
.chat-list .out .chat-img {
float: right;
}
.chat-list .out .chat-body {
float: right;
margin-right: 20px;
text-align: right;
}
.chat-list .out .chat-message {
background: #fc6d4c;
}
.chat-list .out .chat-message:before {
right: -12px;
border-bottom: 20px solid transparent;
border-left: 20px solid #fc6d4c;
}
.card .card-header:first-child {
-webkit-border-radius: 0.3rem 0.3rem 0 0;
-moz-border-radius: 0.3rem 0.3rem 0 0;
border-radius: 0.3rem 0.3rem 0 0;
}
.card .card-header {
background: #17202b;
border: 0;
font-size: 1rem;
padding: .65rem 1rem;
position: relative;
font-weight: 600;
color: #ffffff;
}
.content{
margin-top:40px;
}
FAQ
How do I use this snippet?
Include Bootstrap 4.1.1, paste the HTML, add the CSS block, and include the JS (if any) to mirror the live preview.
Can I use it in commercial projects?
Yes. It’s free for personal and commercial work; check the snippets license for details.
Is it responsive?
Yes. It inherits the responsive grid and components from Bootstrap 4.1.1.
About this bootstrap example/template
This free Bootstrap 4.1.1 snippet, card chat list, was published on Dec 1st 2018, 08:13 by Bootdey Admin.
Optimized for copy‑paste: clean HTML, scoped CSS, and minimal JS so you can ship production‑ready UI faster and keep designs consistent.
Mobile‑first and responsive by default. Tested across modern browsers to reduce polish time on your project.
Already trusted in 40.4K+ views. Reuse this snippet to speed up landing pages, dashboards, or onboarding flows.
Bootstrap 4.1.1
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