The previous and next page controls are particularly useful in multi-page documents or lists, where they facilitate navigation between adjacent pages. The previous page control is typically marked with a left-pointing arrow (<) or labeled "Previous," which allows users to move back to the page immediately preceding the current one.

The next page control, usually symbolized by a right-pointing arrow (>) or the word "Next," enables users to proceed to the page directly following the current one. This is useful for continuous reading or browsing through content in a linear way.