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To make an elevator an express elevator, simply hold down the button for your floor the whole ride so it won’t stop. Alternatively, hold down the “Close Door” button and push the button for your floor, which sometimes prevents the elevator from making other stops. If you know the building manager, you can also ask them for the secret elevator code to make it express. To learn how to use a master key to make your elevator go express, read on!