Basic Examples (2) 

Find previous/next elements in a list of integers:

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Find previous/next elements in a list of strings:

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Scope (2) 

Elements do not have to be numbers or strings:

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If the element doesn't exist, Missing["NotFound"] is returned:

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Options (2) 

By default, searches will not wrap around the list:

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With the option setting WrapAround→True, searches will wrap around the list:

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Possible Issues (2) 

If elements within the list are not unique, the first match is returned:

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Matches are found after evaluation:

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Neat Examples (3) 

Which two U.S. states is Illinois between alphabetically:

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Between which two planets is the Earth when listed in order of increasing radius:

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Find phrases within text:

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