Java ListIterator previous() Method

22 Mar 2025 | 2 min read

The previous() method of ListIterator interface is used to return the previous element from the list and moves the cursor in a backward position. The above method can be used to iterate the list in a backward direction.

Syntax

Parameters

NA

Return

The above method is used to return the previous element of the given list.

Throws:

NoSuchElementException- If the given iteration has no such previous elements.

Example 1

Output:

 The list of alphabets is given as : [88, 67, 57] In the forward direction : 88 67 57 In the backward direction:- 57 67 88 

Example 2

Output:
 The list of electrical appliances is given as : [Fan, Tubelight, Bulb, Television] In the forward direction : Fan Tubelight Bulb Television In the backward direction:- Television Bulb Tubelight Fan 

Example 3

Output:

 The list of alphabets is given as : [R, E, A, L] In the forward direction : R E A L In the backward direction:- L A E R