"Former" and "latter" are terms used to refer to previously mentioned items in a sentence. "Former" points to the first item, while "latter" refers to the second. For instance, in "Tea or coffee, the latter is more popular," "coffee" is the latter. These terms can clarify discussions, but can sometimes trip people up. Do you often find these terms confusing, or are you dealing with a specific context where you're using them? I'd love to help explore it further with you!