How do i access “outline” format in Pages for ipad

Pages is not a Word clone and has no "Outline" format. It does have a Note Taking template, and rudimentary lists (tap the paintbrush in the toolbar and select Bullets & Lists), but even these have their limitations.

Format lists in Pages on iPad - Apple Support

If you are looking for the following behavior, then you are using the wrong tool:

Hi kenuss,

Perhaps you mean this? Outline font style:

I don't have an iPad, but if you confirm this is what you want, perhaps another user can help you.

Regards,

Ian.

This may help, depending on what you need to have in the end

Use Writing Tools with Apple Intelligence on iPad - Apple Support